Assimp up to 6.0.4 glTF2Asset.h glTF2::LazyDict operator[] null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Assimp up to 6.0.4. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function glTF2::LazyDict in the library glTF2Asset.h. Performing a manipulation of the argument operator[] results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-10199. The attack must be initiated from a local position. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Assimp up to 6.0.4. This affects the function glTF2::LazyDict in the library glTF2Asset.h. The manipulation of the argument operator[] with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-10199. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 318231 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-10199), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch d24b85319bd70c65883a2b96613e07e23fb95981 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (318231). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 318231
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-10199

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: d24b85319bd70c65883a2b96613e07e23fb95981

Timelineinfo

05/31/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 6611
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2026-10199 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367479
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2026 08:18
Updated: 06/03/2026 05:44
Changes: 05/31/2026 08:18 (60), 06/03/2026 05:44 (2)
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Submitter: TYGLS
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #821179: Assimp commit 17c12da NULL Pointer Dereference (by TYGLS)

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