CVE-2024-37032
CVE-2024-37032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ollama with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 90% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 90% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1525
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ollama
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Ollama before 0.1.34 does not validate the format of the digest (sha256 with 64 hex digits) when getting the model path, and thus mishandles the TestGetBlobsPath test cases such as fewer than 64 hex digits, more than 64 hex digits, or an initial ../ substring.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-37032?
- Ollama before 0.1.34 does not validate the format of the digest (sha256 with 64 hex digits) when getting the model path, and thus mishandles the TestGetBlobsPath test cases such as fewer than 64 hex digits, more than 64 hex digits, or an initial ../ substring.
- How severe is CVE-2024-37032?
- CVE-2024-37032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-37032 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 90% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-37032?
- CVE-2024-37032 affects Ollama. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-37032?
- 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-2024-37032 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-37032 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1525.
- When was CVE-2024-37032 published?
- CVE-2024-37032 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ollama/ollama/blob/adeb40eaf29039b8964425f69a9315f9f1694ba8/server/modelpath_test.go#L41-L58
- https://github.com/ollama/ollama/compare/v0.1.33...v0.1.34
- https://github.com/ollama/ollama/pull/4175
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/probllama-in-ollama-a-tale-of-a-yet-another-rce-vulnerability-cve-2024-37032
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ollama:ollama:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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