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CVE-2017-12081: An exploitable integer overflow exists in the upgrade of a legacy Mesh attribute of the Blender open-source...

An exploitable integer overflow exists in the upgrade of a legacy Mesh attribute of the Blender open-source 3d creation suite v2.78c. A specially crafted .blend 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 open the file or use it as a library in order to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-12081 is a high-severity Blender flaw where a malicious .blend file can trigger memory corruption and run code inside the Blender application context. The attacker must get a user to open the file or use it as a library.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation where Blender is used with outside 3D assets. The bug requires a user action, but successful exploitation could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability under the user’s application context.

Technical view

Blender v2.78c has an integer overflow while upgrading a legacy Mesh attribute. The overflow can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. The CVSS 3.0 score is 8.8, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Blender v2.78c is installed and users open externally supplied .blend files or import them as libraries. Debian advisories indicate Blender package security updates were issued, but this bundle does not enumerate every downstream affected build.

Exploitation context

The sources describe a crafted .blend file attack requiring user interaction. The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or any evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from the provided evidence.

Researcher notes

The strongest technical source is the Talos report referenced in the bundle. Available evidence supports memory corruption via legacy Mesh attribute upgrade in Blender v2.78c. The bundle does not provide exploit-in-the-wild evidence or a complete cross-platform fixed-version matrix.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Blender using vendor or distribution security guidance.
  • Apply relevant Debian Blender security updates where Debian packages are used.
  • Avoid opening untrusted .blend files on vulnerable systems.
  • Use isolated review environments for third-party Blender assets.
  • Check Blender and OS package inventories for legacy v2.78c installations.

Validation and detection

  • Identify hosts with Blender v2.78c installed.
  • Review package manager records for Debian DSA-4248 or DLA-1465-1 updates.
  • Confirm users handling external .blend files are not using vulnerable builds.
  • Check asset workflows for use of .blend files as libraries.
  • Document remaining systems awaiting vendor-confirmed remediation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-12081Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
BlenderBlenderv2.78cListed
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