CVE-2007-1253 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary Python code by tricking users into importing malicious KML or KMZ files in Blender.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2007-1253?

CVE-2007-1253 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Eval injection vulnerability in the (a) kmz_ImportWithMesh.py Script for Blender 0.1.9h, as used in (b) Blender before 2.43, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code by importing a crafted (1) KML or (2) KMZ file.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1253?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blender Blender.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1253?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-1253 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1253 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1253, GHSA-grpq-v752-9mjq.

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