Assimp up to 6.0.4 ASE File Parser scene.cpp aiNode::~aiNode use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Assimp up to 6.0.4. Affected by this issue is the function aiNode::~aiNode of the file scene.cpp of the component ASE File Parser. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-10232. The attack needs to be performed locally. Additionally, an exploit exists. The project tagged the reported issue as bug.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Assimp up to 6.0.4 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function aiNode::~aiNode of the file scene.cpp of the component ASE File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-10232. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project tagged the reported issue as bug. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 326029 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : assimp (openSUSE-SU-2026:21242-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (326029). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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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: 326029
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : assimp (openSUSE-SU-2026:21242-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/31/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/10/2026 +40 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 6617
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-10232 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367511
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2026 10:16
Updated: 07/10/2026 08:37
Changes: 05/31/2026 10:16 (58), 07/10/2026 08:37 (2)
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Submitter: TYGLS
Cache ID: 216::103

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