CVE-2026-19968
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 3DGS MDL7 Model LWOLoader.h ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 heap-based overflow
Description
A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch for Assimp to fix the vulnerability.
- Update the Assimp library to the patched version.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:assimp:assimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Open Asset Import Library', 'modules': ['3DGS MDL7 Model Parser'], 'product': 'Assimp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '17c12da'}]}] Added Description A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/assimp/assimp/commit/ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 Added Reference https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6630 Added Reference https://github.com/assimp/assimp/pull/6717 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27425090/poc.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19968 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/873129 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/391145 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/391145/cti