Heap-Buffer Overflow in Assimp Affects Multiple Model File Processing
CVE-2024-53425

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Assimp

Status
Assimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-53425?

A heap-buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in the SkipSpacesAndLineEnd function within Assimp version 5.4.3. This flaw arises when the software processes specific malformed MD5 model files, potentially resulting in out-of-bounds reads that can lead to application crashes. This vulnerability highlights critical weaknesses in how Assimp handles input validation and model file processing, making affected systems susceptible to instability and functionality issues.

References

https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/5860

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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