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Plain-English summary
CGAL libcgal 5.1.1 can mishandle malformed Nef polygon input. If an affected application processes attacker-supplied geometry data, the bug could crash the process or potentially allow code execution. The risk is highest where file import is automated or exposed to untrusted users.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where affected CGAL parsing is reachable by external users, partners, or automated imports. The impact is potentially severe, but urgency should be driven by actual use of libcgal 5.1.1 and untrusted input exposure.
Technical view
The reported flaw is an out-of-bounds read and type confusion in Nef polygon parsing, specifically PM_io_parser<PMDEC>::read_hedge() e->set_face() in Nef_2/PM_io_parser.h. The source bundle lists CWE-129, CVSS 10.0, and possible code execution from specially crafted malformed input.
Likely exposure
Exposure depends on whether CGAL libcgal 5.1.1 is present and used to parse Nef polygon or related geometry files from untrusted sources. Distro-packaged environments may be covered by Debian LTS or Gentoo advisories.
Exploitation context
The bundle says an attacker can provide malicious input to trigger the issue. It does not cite CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation, so active exploitation is not established here.
Researcher notes
The provided record names CGAL Project libcgal CGAL-5.1.1 and a parser-level issue in Nef_2/PM_io_parser.h. The bundle does not provide exploit details, exact upstream fixed release, or proof of exploitation; validate against vendor and distribution advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications and packages using CGAL libcgal 5.1.1.
- Apply available CGAL, Debian LTS, Gentoo, or vendor-provided security updates.
- Avoid processing untrusted Nef polygon files until patched.
- Add sandboxing or isolation around geometry file parsing workflows.
- Check upstream vendor guidance for exact fixed versions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether CGAL libcgal 5.1.1 is installed or bundled.
- Identify services, jobs, or tools that parse untrusted geometry input.
- Verify package versions after applying distribution security updates.
- Review affected workflows for automated file ingestion from external users.
- Confirm compensating controls isolate parser failures from critical systems.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1225CVE reference
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221206 [SECURITY] [DLA 3226-1] cgal security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
- GLSA-202305-34CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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