CVE-2025-70070: n/a
An issue in Assimp v.6.0.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the FBXMeshGeometry.cpp, MeshGeometry::MeshGeometry()
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-70070 describes a denial of service vulnerability in Assimp version 6.0.2. The flaw exists in the MeshGeometry constructor in FBXMeshGeometry.cpp, where improper handling leads to a NULL pointer dereference (CWE-476). This can be triggered remotely without privileges and requires user interaction. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. No official fix or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition, causing the affected application using Assimp 6.0.2 to crash or become unresponsive. There is no reported impact on data confidentiality or integrity. The attack vector is network-based with low complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider avoiding use of Assimp version 6.0.2 in environments where denial of service could cause significant disruption. Monitoring for updates from the vendor is recommended.
CVE-2025-70070: n/a
Description
An issue in Assimp v.6.0.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the FBXMeshGeometry.cpp, MeshGeometry::MeshGeometry()
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-70070 describes a denial of service vulnerability in Assimp version 6.0.2. The flaw exists in the MeshGeometry constructor in FBXMeshGeometry.cpp, where improper handling leads to a NULL pointer dereference (CWE-476). This can be triggered remotely without privileges and requires user interaction. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. No official fix or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition, causing the affected application using Assimp 6.0.2 to crash or become unresponsive. There is no reported impact on data confidentiality or integrity. The attack vector is network-based with low complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider avoiding use of Assimp version 6.0.2 in environments where denial of service could cause significant disruption. Monitoring for updates from the vendor is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f8b5f1cbff5d86102f7005
Added to database: 05/04/2026, 15:06:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 21:43:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/03/2026, 07:17:54 UTC
Views: 73
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