Buffer overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp

CVE-2026-19968

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.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19968?
CVE-2026-19968 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: 4.3/10. Published 2026-08-17.
How severe is CVE-2026-19968?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.