CVE-2026-10198
assimp: Assimp: Denial of Service via null pointer dereference in glTFImporter
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 1, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Assimp, specifically within the glTFImporter component. A local attacker could exploit a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Assimp::glTFImporter::ImportMeshes function. This could lead to a denial of service (DoS) by causing the application to crash.
Statement
A Moderate impact null pointer dereference flaw was found in Assimp's glTFImporter component. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to trigger a denial of service by providing a specially crafted glTF file, causing applications utilizing Assimp to crash. The local nature of the attack limits its overall impact.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference