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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-48424
CVE-2024-48424:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability has been identified in the OpenDDLParser::parseStructure function within the Assimp library, specifically during the processing of OpenGEX files. The vulnerability was discovered in version 5.4.3 of the Assimp asset import library (Github Issue, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability occurs when reading beyond the bounds of a memory buffer during string manipulation, causing an out-of-bounds read. The issue arises specifically in the OpenDDLParser::parseStructure function during the processing of OpenGEX files. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to heap-buffer-overflow conditions, which could potentially result in application crashes or unintended behavior when processing specially crafted OpenGEX files (Github Issue).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability affects Assimp version 5.4.3 and potentially earlier versions. Users should monitor for updates from the Assimp project for patches addressing this vulnerability (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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