Segmentation Fault in Assimp Library Affects Multiple Applications
CVE-2024-48426

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Assimp

Status
Assimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-48426?

A segmentation fault has been identified in the Assimp library's SortByPTypeProcess::Execute function, triggered during fuzz testing with AddressSanitizer. This vulnerability results from an invalid memory address read access, which can cause applications utilizing the affected library to crash. Applications that depend on the Assimp library for 3D model import and export functionalities may experience significant instability and operational issues, necessitating immediate attention for remediation.

References

https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/5789

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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