onnx Framework up to 1.16.1 download_model path traversal

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in onnx Framework up to 1.16.1. This issue affects the function download_model. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-7776. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in onnx Framework up to 1.16.1. Affected by this issue is the function download_model. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the `download_model` function of the onnx/onnx framework, before and including version 1.16.1, allows for arbitrary file overwrite due to inadequate prevention of path traversal attacks in malicious tar files. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to overwrite files in the user's directory, potentially leading to remote command execution.

The advisory is shared for download at huntr.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-7776 since 08/13/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/27/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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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• onnx

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• 1.16.0
• 1.16.1

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