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CVE-2017-2899: An exploitable integer overflow exists in the TIFF loading functionality of the Blender open-source 3d crea...

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.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A malicious TIFF file can make Blender 2.78c corrupt memory and potentially run attacker-controlled code when a user imports it through the sequencer. The risk is mainly to creative workstations or pipelines that open third-party media assets.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for creative, design, and media-processing endpoints that receive outside assets. This is high severity but requires user interaction, so urgency depends on asset-handling exposure.

Technical view

CVE-2017-2899 is an integer overflow in Blender 2.78c TIFF loading. A crafted .tif can trigger a buffer overflow with code execution in the Blender process. CVSS v3 is 8.8; user interaction is required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely where Blender 2.78c or affected distro packages remain installed, especially on systems handling external TIFF assets. Current or vendor-patched Blender deployments are less likely exposed.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires convincing a user to load a crafted TIFF asset through Blender’s sequencer.

Researcher notes

Talos describes the vulnerable path as TIFF loading in Blender 2.78c, with integer overflow leading to buffer overflow and possible code execution. The bundle lists no CWE and no universal fixed upstream version beyond referenced security advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Blender security updates from the vendor or distribution advisory.
  • Remove or replace Blender 2.78c on managed endpoints.
  • Block untrusted TIFF assets from Blender ingestion workflows.
  • Run Blender with least privilege on creative workstations.
  • Check vendor guidance for fixed package versions before closing remediation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory endpoints and build images for Blender 2.78c.
  • Check Debian package status against DSA-4248 and DLA-1465-1 where relevant.
  • Confirm asset pipelines reject or quarantine untrusted TIFF files.
  • Review recent Blender usage involving TIFF files from external sources.
  • Verify patched systems through package manager or application version records.
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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-2017-2899Attack 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
Weakness

CWE details

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