run-llama llama_index up to 0.10.23 exec_utils code injection

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in run-llama llama_index up to 0.10.23. This vulnerability affects the function exec_utils. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-3098. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.10.23 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function exec_utils. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability was identified in the `exec_utils` class of the `llama_index` package, specifically within the `safe_eval` function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.

The advisory is available at huntr.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-3098 since 03/29/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 0.10.24 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5fbcb5a8b9f20f81b791c7fc8849e352613ab475 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Vendor

• run-llama

Name

• llama_index

Version

• 0.10.0
• 0.10.1
• 0.10.2
• 0.10.3
• 0.10.4
• 0.10.5
• 0.10.6
• 0.10.7
• 0.10.8
• 0.10.9
• 0.10.10
• 0.10.11
• 0.10.12
• 0.10.13
• 0.10.14
• 0.10.15
• 0.10.16
• 0.10.17
• 0.10.18
• 0.10.19
• 0.10.20
• 0.10.21
• 0.10.22
• 0.10.23

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/

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