HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-42479
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-42479

CWE-123Published: August 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

llama.cpp provides LLM inference in C/C++. The unsafe `data` pointer member in the `rpc_tensor` structure can cause arbitrary address writing. This vulnerability is fixed in b3561.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-42479 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

PATCHhttps://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/commit/b72942fac998672a79a1ae3c03b340f7e629980b
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/security/advisories/GHSA-wcr5-566p-9cwj

All References (2)

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https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/commit/b72942fac998672a79a1ae3c03b340f7e629980bPatch
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https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/security/advisories/GHSA-wcr5-566p-9cwjExploit · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-42479
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-123
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-42479 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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