CVE-2024-37032
CVE-2024-37032 in Ollama before version 0.1.34 allows for path traversal vulnerabilities due to improper validation of the digest format used when retrieving the model path. Specifically, the software fails to adequately verify the SHA256 hash digest, leading to potential mishandling of path requests. This flaw enables attackers to craft requests that bypass security checks and access unauthorized files or directories on the system.
With an SVRS of 46, this vulnerability is not considered critical at the moment. While the CVSS score is high at 8.8, the lower SVRS suggests a relatively lower risk profile compared to vulnerabilities with SVRS scores above 80. However, given the presence of CWE-22 and the flaw existing 'In The Wild', organizations should monitor and consider patching to prevent exploitation and secure their Ollama deployments from potential path traversal attacks. This vulnerability could lead to data breaches or system compromise if exploited.
Description
CVE-2024-37032 is a vulnerability in Ollama before 0.1.34 that allows an attacker to bypass the intended path validation and access arbitrary files on the system. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 0, indicating a low severity. However, SOCRadar's SVRS assigns it a score of 62, indicating a moderate risk. This discrepancy is due to the SVRS's incorporation of additional vulnerability intelligence elements, such as social media chatter and dark web data, which suggest that this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Key Insights
- Exploitation in the Wild: This vulnerability is actively being exploited by hackers, making it a high-priority threat.
- Low CVSS Score: The CVSS score of 0 may underestimate the severity of this vulnerability, as it does not fully account for the real-world exploitation risk.
- Path Validation Bypass: This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the intended path validation and access arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.
- SVRS Score: The SVRS score of 62 indicates a moderate risk, highlighting the need for immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update Ollama: Update Ollama to version 0.1.34 or later to address this vulnerability.
- Restrict Access: Implement access controls to limit the ability of attackers to exploit this vulnerability.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor systems for suspicious activity that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.
- Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF to block malicious requests that may attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
Additional Information
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