CVE-2024-6868 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mudler	Localai	2.17.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/a181dd0ebc5d3092fc50f61674d552604fe8ef9Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/752d2376-2d9a-4e17-b462-3c267f9dd229ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6868?

CVE-2024-6868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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), the...

How severe is CVE-2024-6868?

CVE-2024-6868 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6868?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mudler Localai.