Buffer overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp
CVE-2026-108573
A vulnerability was detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 6.0.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function IOStreamBuffer::getNextBlock of the component PLY File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Open Asset Import Library Assimp — versions 6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/416230 (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/416230/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108573 (third-party-advisory)
- vuldb.com/submit/955038 (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-108573?
- CVE-2026-108573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Asset Import Library Assimp, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-10-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-108573?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.