Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the vLLM library. A completions API request with an empty prompt will crash the vLLM API server, resulting in a denial of service.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-8768
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2311895
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/issues/7632
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/pull/7746
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8768?
CVE-2024-8768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A flaw was found in the vLLM library. A completions API request with an empty prompt will crash the vLLM API server, resulting in a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-8768?
CVE-2024-8768 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.