CVE-2024-12055
CVE-2024-12055 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ollama with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7036
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Ollama
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Ollama versions <=0.3.14 allows a malicious user to create a customized gguf model file that can be uploaded to the public Ollama server. When the server processes this malicious model, it crashes, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. The root cause of the issue is an out-of-bounds read in the gguf.go file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12055?
- A vulnerability in Ollama versions <=0.3.14 allows a malicious user to create a customized gguf model file that can be uploaded to the public Ollama server. When the server processes this malicious model, it crashes, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. The root cause of the issue is an out-of-bounds read in the gguf.go file.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12055?
- CVE-2024-12055 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-12055 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12055?
- CVE-2024-12055 affects Ollama. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12055?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-12055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7036.
- When was CVE-2024-12055 published?
- CVE-2024-12055 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ollama:ollama:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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