Vulnerability Description
An exploitable integer overflow exists in the PNG loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite version 2.78c. A specially crafted '.png' file can cause an integer overflow resulting in a buffer overflow which can allow for code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to use the file as an asset via the sequencer in order to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blender | Blender | 2.78c |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4248Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0407ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4248Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0407ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2900?
CVE-2017-2900 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An exploitable integer overflow exists in the PNG loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite version 2.78c. A specially crafted '.png' file can cause an integer overflow result...
How severe is CVE-2017-2900?
CVE-2017-2900 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2900?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blender Blender, Debian Debian Linux.