CVE-2024-48425: Medium severity assimp vulnerability

Published Oct 24, 2024
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Updated

A segmentation fault (SEGV) was detected in the Assimp::SplitLargeMeshesProcessTriangle::UpdateNode function within the Assimp library during fuzz testing using AddressSanitizer. The crash occurs due to a read access violation at address 0x000000000460, which points to the zero page, indicating a null or invalid pointer dereference.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Assimp Assimp
Assimp Assimp=5.4.3

Event History

Oct 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48425?

CVE-2024-48425 has been categorized with a severity level that indicates a potential crash due to a segmentation fault in the Assimp library.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-48425?

To mitigate CVE-2024-48425, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the Assimp library where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of Assimp are affected by CVE-2024-48425?

CVE-2024-48425 affects the Assimp library but specific version details should be checked in the release notes or vulnerability advisories.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2024-48425 for my application?

CVE-2024-48425 can lead to application crashes, potentially impacting availability and reliability if the Assimp library is utilized.

5

Is CVE-2024-48425 related to other vulnerabilities in the Assimp library?

CVE-2024-48425 may share characteristics with other vulnerabilities in Assimp, particularly those related to memory access violations during processing.

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