Buffer overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp

CVE-2026-19999

A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ParseBoneTrafoKeys_3DGS_MDL7 of the file code/AssetLib/MDL/MDLLoader.cpp of the component 3DGS MDL7 Bone Transformation Key Parser. The manipulation of the argument transmatrix_count/pcBoneTransforms leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 50d767984e78d51b53e2020fdf0967fd624bc377. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19999?
CVE-2026-19999 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: 6.3/10. Published 2026-08-17.
How severe is CVE-2026-19999?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.