CVE-2024-48423 Use after free in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free vulnerability in the Assimp library's CallbackToLogRedirector function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-48423?
CVE-2024-48423 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in assimp v.5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the CallbackToLogRedirector function within the Assimp library.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48423?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including pyassimp. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pyassimp PyPI | All versions | None |
Products include Assimp Assimp.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48423?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2024-48423 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48423 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-48423, GHSA-mjhm-5r72-mjx7, OESA-2025-1602, OESA-2025-1603, PYSEC-2024-120, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-48423.