CVE-2024-53425
First published: Thu Nov 21 2024(Updated: )
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability was discovered in the SkipSpacesAndLineEnd function in Assimp v5.4.3. This issue occurs when processing certain malformed MD5 model files, leading to an out-of-bounds read and potential application crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Assimp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53425?
CVE-2024-53425 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes and out-of-bounds reads.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53425?
To fix CVE-2024-53425, update Assimp to version 5.4.4 or later, which contains a patch for this vulnerability.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2024-53425?
CVE-2024-53425 affects certain malformed MD5 model files when processed by Assimp.
What could happen if CVE-2024-53425 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-53425 could lead to a crash of the application, potentially allowing for denial of service.
Which version of Assimp is vulnerable to CVE-2024-53425?
Assimp version 5.4.3 is vulnerable to CVE-2024-53425.
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