Google Vertex Gemini API VPC Service fileUri exceptional condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Vertex Gemini API. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component VPC Service. The manipulation of the argument fileUri leads to exceptional condition. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-12236. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Vertex Gemini API (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component VPC Service. The manipulation of the argument fileUri with an unknown input leads to a exceptional condition vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-755. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A security issue exists in Vertex Gemini API for customers using VPC-SC. By utilizing a custom crafted file URI for image input, data exfiltration is possible due to requests being routed outside the VPC-SC security perimeter, circumventing the intended security restrictions of VPC-SC. No further fix actions are needed. Google Cloud Platform implemented a fix to return an error message when a media file URL is specified in the fileUri parameter and VPC Service Controls is enabled. Other use cases are unaffected.

It is possible to read the advisory at cloud.google.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-12236 since 12/05/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/23/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Exceptional condition
CWE: CWE-755
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Local: Yes
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12/05/2024 🔍
12/10/2024 +5 days 🔍
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07/23/2025 +225 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: gcp-2024-063
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-12236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287555

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2024 18:08
Updated: 07/23/2025 23:01
Changes: 12/10/2024 18:08 (66), 01/30/2025 13:45 (1), 07/23/2025 23:01 (11)
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