CVE-2017-2918 Integer overflow in Blender
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted .blend file in Blender.
- 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-2017-2918?
CVE-2017-2918 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 Image loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite v2.78c. A specially crafted .blend 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 open the file or use it as a library in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2918?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Blender Blender, Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2918?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-2918 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2918 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2918, GHSA-5wpf-m247-m8hj, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2918.