OSV-2023-536 Heap-buffer-overflow in Assimp::MD5::MD5Parser::ParseHeader

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the Assimp library's MD5 parser allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious 3D model files.

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
None listed

What is OSV-2023-536?

OSV-2023-536 is a memory corruption vulnerability in assimp, published on 2 Jul 2023. 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

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=60274

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
Assimp::MD5::MD5Parser::ParseHeader
Assimp::MD5::MD5Parser::MD5Parser
Assimp::MD5Importer::LoadMD5MeshFile

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-536?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including assimp.

PackageAffectedFixed in
assimp OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-536?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2023-536 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-536 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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