Summary
Impacted versions: <2.214.3
Credit
We would like to thank HiddenLayer for collaborating on this issue through the coordinated vulnerability disclosure process.
Workarounds
Do not override the “requirements_path” parameter of capture_dependencies function in sagemaker.serve.save_retrive.version_1_0_0.save.utils, instead use the default value.
References
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory we ask that you contact AWS/Amazon Security via our vulnerability reporting page [1] or directly via email to [email protected]. Please do not create a public GitHub issue.
[1] Vulnerability reporting page: https://aws.amazon.com/security/vulnerability-reporting
Fixed by: https://github.com/aws/sagemaker-python-sdk/pull/4556
Impact
The capture_dependencies function in sagemaker.serve.save_retrive.version_1_0_0.save.utils module before version 2.214.3 allows for potentially unsafe Operating System (OS) Command Injection if inappropriate command is passed as the “requirements_path” parameter. This consequently may allow an unprivileged third party to cause remote code execution, denial of service, affecting both confidentiality and integrity.
Untrusted input reaches a shell command, allowing arbitrary commands to run on the host. Typical impact: code execution in the application's environment.
CVE-2024-34073 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High). The vector is requires local access, no privileges required, and user interaction required. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (2.214.3); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
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Remediation advice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2024-34073? CVE-2024-34073 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in sagemaker (pip), affecting versions < 2.214.3. It is fixed in 2.214.3. Untrusted input reaches a shell command, allowing arbitrary commands to run on the host.
- How severe is CVE-2024-34073? CVE-2024-34073 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
- Which versions of sagemaker are affected by CVE-2024-34073? sagemaker (pip) versions < 2.214.3 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2024-34073? Yes. CVE-2024-34073 is fixed in 2.214.3. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2024-34073 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2024-34073 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2024-34073 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-34073? Upgrade
sagemakerto 2.214.3 or later.