8.8
CWE
190 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12081: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 24 2018(Updated: )

An exploitable integer overflow exists in the upgrade of a legacy Mesh attribute 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.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/blender
2.79.b+dfsg0-7+deb10u1
2.83.5+dfsg-5+deb11u1
3.4.1+dfsg-2
3.6.2+dfsg-2
Blender Blender=2.78c
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-12081?

    CVE-2017-12081 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Blender open-source 3D creation suite.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12081?

    CVE-2017-12081 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How can CVE-2017-12081 be exploited?

    CVE-2017-12081 can be exploited by using a specially crafted .blend file to trigger an integer overflow and subsequent buffer overflow, allowing for code execution.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12081?

    The Debian Linux distribution with Blender versions 2.78c, 2.79.b+dfsg0-7+deb10u1, 2.83.5+dfsg-5+deb11u1, 3.4.1+dfsg-2, and 3.6.2+dfsg-2 are affected by CVE-2017-12081.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2017-12081?

    Yes, the Debian Linux distributions have released patches to address CVE-2017-12081. It is recommended to update to the latest available version of Blender.

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