Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser LWOLoader.h ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The impacted element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. The manipulation leads to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-19968. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). Impacted is availability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-19968. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying the patch ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1

Timelineinfo

08/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 6630
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒

CVE: CVE-2026-19968 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-19968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391145
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2026 09:55
Changes: 08/16/2026 09:55 (62)
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Submitter: TYGLS
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #873129: Assimp commit 17c12da Heap-based Buffer Overflow (by TYGLS)

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