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CVE-2024-6868

9.8 · CRITICAL

mudler/LocalAI version 2.17.1 allows for arbitrary file write due to improper handling of automatic archive extraction.

Published Oct 29, 2024CWE-59EPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2024-6868 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

mudler/LocalAI version 2.17.1 allows for arbitrary file write due to improper handling of automatic archive extraction. When model configurations specify additional files as archives (e.g., .tar), these archives are automatically extracted after downloading. This behavior can be exploited to perform a 'tarslip' attack, allowing files to be written to arbitrary locations on the server, bypassing checks that normally restrict files to the models directory. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting backend assets used by the server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/mudler/localai/commit/a181dd0ebc5d3092fc50f61674d552604fe8ef9cRefhuntr.com/bounties/752d2376-2d9a-4e17-b462-3c267f9dd229

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6868?

CVE-2024-6868 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-6868?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-6868?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-6868?

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