CVE-2026-19968: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) specifically in the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 within the 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely and may lead to memory corruption. A patch identified by commit ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 is available to address this issue. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 5.3 and an exploit has been publicly disclosed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19968 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) version 17c12da, affecting the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser component (code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h). The flaw allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption by manipulating input data. A patch identified by commit ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 has been released to fix this issue. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) and a public exploit is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to heap-based buffer overflow, potentially causing application crashes or arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. However, the CVSS score indicates a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 is available and applying this patch is advised to remediate the vulnerability. No official vendor advisory or additional mitigation guidance is provided, so users should update to the patched version of Assimp as soon as possible.
CVE-2026-19968: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) specifically in the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 within the 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely and may lead to memory corruption. A patch identified by commit ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 is available to address this issue. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 5.3 and an exploit has been publicly disclosed.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:assimp:assimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19968 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) version 17c12da, affecting the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser component (code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h). The flaw allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption by manipulating input data. A patch identified by commit ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 has been released to fix this issue. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) and a public exploit is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to heap-based buffer overflow, potentially causing application crashes or arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. However, the CVSS score indicates a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 is available and applying this patch is advised to remediate the vulnerability. No official vendor advisory or additional mitigation guidance is provided, so users should update to the patched version of Assimp as soon as possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T07:50:04.788Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a825c57bf8831d539f20916
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 00:56:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 01:13:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 01:13:52 UTC
Views: 4
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