Integer overflow in Blender

CVE-2017-2899

An exploitable integer overflow exists in the TIFF loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite version 2.78c. A specially crafted '.tif' 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.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.018 (76.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2899?
CVE-2017-2899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blender, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-04-24.
How severe is CVE-2017-2899?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.