#VU110692 Use-after-free in assimp - CVE-2024-48423

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110692

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48423

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
assimp
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: assimp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the CallbackToLogRedirector() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

assimp: 5.4.3

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External links
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/5788

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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.