CVE-2024-45679

Name: CVE-2024-45679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-18T04:15:42.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Assimp versions prior to 5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by importing a specially crafted file into the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Assimp versions prior to 5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by importing a specially crafted file into the product.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Assimp	Assimp	< 5.4.3

References

https://github.com/assimp/assimp/releases/tag/v5.4.3Patch, Release Notes
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN42386607/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45679?

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Assimp versions prior to 5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by importing a specially crafted file into the product.

How severe is CVE-2024-45679?

CVE-2024-45679 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45679?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST