Vulnerability identifier: #VU9989

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: CVE-2017-12103

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 when the Blender open-source 3d creation suite converts text rendered as a font into a curve. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted .blend file, trick the victim into opening or using it as a library, 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

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External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0455

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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.