#VU106994 Heap-based buffer overflow in assimp - CVE-2024-48424

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106994

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48424

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
assimp
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: assimp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OpenDDLParser::parseStructure() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted OpenGEX file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

assimp: 3.1 - 5.4.3

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External links
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/5787
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/pull/5919

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.