CVE-2017-2905: Buffer Overflow
An exploitable integer overflow exists in the bmp loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite version 2.78c. A specially crafted '.bmp' 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 use the file as an asset via the sequencer in order to trigger this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-2905?
The severity of CVE-2017-2905 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is CVE-2017-2905?
CVE-2017-2905 is an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability in the bmp loading functionality of Blender version 2.78c.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-2905?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2905 by creating a specially crafted '.bmp' file to trigger an integer overflow, leading to a buffer overflow and potential code execution.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-2905?
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-2017-2905.
How can I fix CVE-2017-2905?
To fix CVE-2017-2905, update Blender to version 2.79.b+dfsg0-7+deb10u1, 2.83.5+dfsg-5+deb11u1, 3.4.1+dfsg-2, or 3.6.2+dfsg-2.