#VU106996 Heap-based buffer overflow in assimp - CVE-2024-53425

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106996

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-2024-53425

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 SkipSpacesAndLineEnd() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted MD5 model file, trick the victim into opening it, 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/5860
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/pull/5921

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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.