CVE-2025-15666
Open Asset Import Library Assimp Model File SceneCombiner.cpp Copy heap-based overflow
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 5.4.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Assimp::SceneCombiner::Copy of the file code/Common/SceneCombiner.cpp of the component Model File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument width/height leads to heap-based buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This and similar defects are tracked and handled via issue #6128.
INFO
Published Date :
July 1, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Open Asset Import Library Assimp to a non-vulnerable version.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Recompile the affected component after updating.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-15666.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6079 | |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2025-15666 | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/844487 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/374595 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/374595/cti |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-15666', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-01T13:33:41.253809Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:assimp:assimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Open Asset Import Library', 'modules': ['Model File Handler'], 'product': 'Assimp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.4.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.4.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.4.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.4.3'}]}] Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 5.4.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Assimp::SceneCombiner::Copy of the file code/Common/SceneCombiner.cpp of the component Model File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument width/height leads to heap-based buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This and similar defects are tracked and handled via issue #6128. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6079 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2025-15666 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/844487 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/374595 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/374595/cti