CVE-2024-48424 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-buffer-overflow in the Assimp library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious OpenGEX files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-48424?
CVE-2024-48424 is a medium-severity memory corruption 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
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability has been identified in the OpenDDLParser::parseStructure function within the Assimp library, specifically during the processing of OpenGEX files.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48424?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including pyassimp. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pyassimp PyPI | All versions to 5.4.3 | None |
Products include Assimp Assimp.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48424?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-48424 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48424 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-48424, GHSA-93cm-9ghm-5q5v, PYSEC-2024-292, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-48424.