CVE-2024-12070: large language DoS — Exploit

Description

A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the file upload feature of haotian-liu/llava, specifically in Release v1.2.0 (LLaVA-1.6). The vulnerability is due to improper handling of form-data with a large filename in the file upload request. By sending a payload with an excessively large filename, the server becomes overwhelmed and unresponsive, leading to unavailability for legitimate users. This issue can be exploited without authentication, making it highly scalable and increasing the risk of exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hliu	large_language_and_vision_assistant	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/8adac028-21c5-41ba-b785-b03066c0b2a6 https://huntr.com/bounties/8adac028-21c5-41ba-b785-b03066c0b2a6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12070? +

A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the file upload feature of haotian-liu/llava, specifically in Release v1.2.0 (LLaVA-1.6). The vulnerability is due to improper handling of form-data with a large filename in the file upload request. By sending a payload with an excessively large filename, the server becomes overwhelmed and unresponsive, leading to unavailability for legitimate users. This issue can be exploited without authentication, making it highly scalable and increasing the risk of exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12070? +

CVE-2024-12070 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12070? +

CVE-2024-12070 affects products from hliu, specifically: large_language_and_vision_assistant. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-12070? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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