Vulnerability in Dmlc Dmlc/gluon-Cv

CVE-2024-12216

A vulnerability in the `ImageClassificationDataset.from_csv()` API of the `dmlc/gluon-cv` repository, version 0.10.0, allows for arbitrary file write. The function downloads and extracts `tar.gz` files from URLs without proper sanitization, making it susceptible to a TarSlip vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious tar files that, when extracted, can overwrite files on the victim's system via path traversal or faked symlinks.

EPSS: 0.003 (21.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12216?
CVE-2024-12216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dmlc Dmlc/gluon-Cv, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-03-20.
How severe is CVE-2024-12216?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.