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MEDIUM CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-19969
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 3DGS MDL7 Model Output Mesh Generator MDLLoader.cpp GenerateOutputMeshes_3DGS_MDL7 buffer overflow
Overview
Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The impacted element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::GenerateOutputMeshes_3DGS_MDL7 of the file code/AssetLib/MDL/MDLLoader.cpp of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Output Mesh Generator. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Details
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]
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-19969 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

: Total Affected Vendor : 0 | Products : 0
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
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
Address buffer overflow in MDL7 Model Output Mesh Generator by updating the library.
  • Update the Open Asset Import Library Assimp to a patched version.
  • Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
  • Recompile and redeploy affected applications.
References
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-2026-19969.

URL Resource
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6631
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27425495/poc.zip
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19969
https://vuldb.com/submit/873130
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391146
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391146/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-19969 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-19969 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers CAPEC-123: Buffer Manipulation Buffer Manipulation CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-67: String Format Overflow in syslog() String Format Overflow in syslog() CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow Forced Integer Overflow CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-19969 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • 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 Output Mesh Generator'], 'product': 'Assimp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '17c12da'}]}]
    Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The impacted element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::GenerateOutputMeshes_3DGS_MDL7 of the file code/AssetLib/MDL/MDLLoader.cpp of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Output Mesh Generator. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CWE CWE-120
    Added Reference https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6631
    Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27425495/poc.zip
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19969
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/873130
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/391146
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/391146/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CVSS
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 2.1
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
VS Integrity
VS Availability
SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 5.4
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 6.4
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact