How severe is CVE-2024-45679?

CVE-2024-45679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45679?

CVE-2024-45679 affects Assimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45679?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-45679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41551.

When was CVE-2024-45679 published?

CVE-2024-45679 was published on 2024-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45679

CVE-2024-45679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Assimp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41551
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Assimp
Published: 2024-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Assimp versions prior to 5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by importing a specially crafted file into the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45679?: Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Assimp versions prior to 5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by importing a specially crafted file into the product.
How severe is CVE-2024-45679?: CVE-2024-45679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45679?: CVE-2024-45679 affects Assimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41551.
When was CVE-2024-45679 published?: CVE-2024-45679 was published on 2024-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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