CVE-2021-45948
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.94%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45948 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Open Asset Import Library (aka assimp) 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in _m3d_safestr (called from m3d_load and Assimp::M3DWrapper::M3DWrapper).. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Open Asset Import Library (aka assimp) 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in _m3d_safestr (called from m3d_load and Assimp::M3DWrapper::M3DWrapper).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Assimp | Assimp | 5.1.0 |
| Assimp | Assimp | 5.1.1 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=34416Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-01Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=34416Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45948?
Open Asset Import Library (aka assimp) 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in _m3d_safestr (called from m3d_load and Assimp::M3DWrapper::M3DWrapper).
How severe is CVE-2021-45948?
CVE-2021-45948 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45948?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-45948?
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