CVE-2017-12082: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 24, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable integer overflow exists in the 'CustomData' Mesh loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite. A .blend file with a specially crafted external data 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 edit an object within a .blend library in their Scene in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/blender
2.79.b+dfsg0-7+deb10u12.83.5+dfsg-5+deb11u13.4.1+dfsg-23.6.2+dfsg-2
Blender Blender=2.78c
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-12082?

CVE-2017-12082 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the CustomData Mesh loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3D creation suite.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12082?

CVE-2017-12082 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-12082?

The Blender package versions 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. Additionally, Blender version 2.78c and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 are also affected.

4

How can CVE-2017-12082 be exploited?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-12082 by crafting a specially crafted external data file in a .blend file, which triggers an integer overflow and leads to a buffer overflow. This can potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-12082?

To fix CVE-2017-12082, it is recommended to update your Blender package or Debian Linux to the specified fixed versions: 2.79.b+dfsg0-7+deb10u1, 2.83.5+dfsg-5+deb11u1, 3.4.1+dfsg-2, 3.6.2+dfsg-2, or apply the corresponding security patches provided by Debian.

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