CVE-2017-12082 Integer overflow in Blender

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into editing a crafted object in a Blender .blend file, exploiting an integer overflow.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2017-12082?

CVE-2017-12082 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 24 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable integer overflow exists in the 'CustomData' Mesh loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite. A .blend file with a specially crafted external data file can cause an integer overflow resulting in a buffer overflow which can allow for code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to edit an object within a .blend library in their Scene in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12082?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Blender Blender, Debian Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12082?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2017-12082 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12082 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12082, GHSA-rwv3-2qp2-8cg5, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12082.

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