HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-21836
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-21836

CWE-190Published: February 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GGUF library header.n_tensors functionality of llama.cpp Commit 18c2e17. A specially crafted .gguf file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-21836 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ggml1 product(s)
llama.cpp
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1915
ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1915
ADVISORYhttps://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1915

All References (3)

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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1915Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1915Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1915Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-21836
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 26, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-190)

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CVE-2012-5143
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-21836 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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