CVE-2026-10233: Out-of-Bounds Read in Assimp
A security vulnerability has been detected in Assimp up to 6.0.4. Affected by this issue is the function HL1MDLLoader::read_sequence_infos of the file HL1MDLLoader.cpp of the component Half-Life 1 MDL Loader. The manipulation of the argument aiString leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project tagged the reported issue as bug.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Assimp (up to version 6.0.4) affects the HL1MDLLoader.cpp file, specifically the HL1MDLLoader::read_sequence_infos function. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to trigger an out-of-bounds read by manipulating the aiString argument. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, indicating limited impact and exploitability. The project has tagged this issue as a bug, and no official fix or patch has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can cause an out-of-bounds read in Assimp, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure. The vulnerability does not allow remote exploitation or privilege escalation based on the available data. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is documented, users should monitor the Assimp project for updates. Restrict local access to trusted users to reduce exploitation risk.
CVE-2026-10233: Out-of-Bounds Read in Assimp
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Assimp up to 6.0.4. Affected by this issue is the function HL1MDLLoader::read_sequence_infos of the file HL1MDLLoader.cpp of the component Half-Life 1 MDL Loader. The manipulation of the argument aiString leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project tagged the reported issue as bug.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Assimp (up to version 6.0.4) affects the HL1MDLLoader.cpp file, specifically the HL1MDLLoader::read_sequence_infos function. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to trigger an out-of-bounds read by manipulating the aiString argument. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, indicating limited impact and exploitability. The project has tagged this issue as a bug, and no official fix or patch has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can cause an out-of-bounds read in Assimp, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure. The vulnerability does not allow remote exploitation or privilege escalation based on the available data. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is documented, users should monitor the Assimp project for updates. Restrict local access to trusted users to reduce exploitation risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-31T08:11:05.085Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1de30ee29bf47b503a580b
Added to database: 06/01/2026, 19:52:46 UTC
Last enriched: 06/08/2026, 20:33:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 123
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