#VU98566 Buffer overflow in assimp - CVE-2024-46632

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98566

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2024-46632

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 when processing files within the MD5Importer::LoadMD5MeshFile() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

assimp: 5.0.0 - 5.4.3

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External links
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/5771

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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.