Vulnerability identifier: #VU9980
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Blender
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: blender.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to integer overflow in the thumbnail functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted .avi file, trick the victim into rendering the thumbnail for the file while in the File->Open dialog, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code under the context of the application.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Blender: 2.78c
External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0415
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.