CVE-2024-12055
📛 CVE Title
DoS using malicious gguf model file in ollama/ollama
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.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- @huntr_ai
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-125 - Reserved
- 2024-12-02
- Published
- 2025-03-20 11:08 UTC
- Last updated
- 2025-03-20 20:03 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/12xxx/CVE-2024-12055.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-12055 — DoS using malicious gguf model file in ollama/ollama
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-03-20 10:15:26 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:58:57 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: nvd@nist.gov
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0082 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 53.54% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 11:15 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-7036 - Assigner
- @huntr_ai
- Published
- Mar 20, 2025, 10:08:47 AM
- Updated
- Mar 20, 2025, 7:03:30 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.0)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0700
- Vendors
- ollama
- Products
-
ollama/ollama (unspecified ≤latest)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-89qx-m49c-8crf
ENISA 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.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| ollama | ollama/ollama |
unspecified (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:ollama:ollama:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (3)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/125.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-12055 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-12055 rapid7:www.cve.org
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://huntr.com/bounties/7b111d55-8215-4727-8807-c5ed4cf1bfbe security@huntr.dev ExploitThird Party Advisory
Indicators (1)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
gguf.go
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 318 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at January 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-07-07 12:25 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-07-07 12:25 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
CVE-2024-12055 Detail 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.
2026-07-07 12:25 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-07-07 12:25 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
Streamline your investigations with Google Threat Intelligence Agentic and the new Dark Web (DDW) module. Perform hunting and pivoting across forums using natural language or specific modifiers. Bridge threat actor identities and map global operations easy.
2026-05-22 08:22 UTC -
web:lifehacker.com
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update for December is here, and Windows users should ensure their machines are updated as soon as possible to fix three zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 08:22 UTC -
web:www.ninjaone.com
Catalog of Microsoft KB updates with insights on performance & user sentiment. Find out what's working, what's not, & make informed decisions.
2026-05-22 08:22 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Microsoft December 2025 Security Updates This release consists of the following 57 Microsoft CVEs : Tag CVE Base Score CVSS Vector Exploitability FAQs? Workarounds? Mitigations ? Windows PowerShell CVE -2025-54100 Windows Projected File System…
2026-05-22 08:22 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Todd Schell from Ivanti gives his overview of November 2025 and forecast for December 2025 Patch Tuesday. Are you ready to get patching?
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft is addressing 70 vulnerabilities this December 2024 Patch Tuesday. Learn more about the vulnerabilities from this month!
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its final Patch Tuesday updates of 2025 on December 9, addressing 56 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, and other components.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:petri.com
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers 56 security fixes and key improvements for Windows 11.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.absolute.com
Discover December 2025 Patch Tuesday's 57 security fixes, including 2 critical fixes. Get expert insights and patching tips to secure your systems.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Review Microsoft and Adobe's December 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing critical vulnerabilities and key fixes for enhanced security protection.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft has released security updates for 57 vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited zero-day, two publicly disclosed zero-days, and two Critical, in its December 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC
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