CVE-2026-10229

A flaw was found in Assimp, a library used for importing and exporting various 3D model formats. This vulnerability, a heap-based buffer overflow, exists within the HL1MDLLoader::read_meshes function of the Half-Life 1 MDL Loader component. A local attacker could exploit this by providing specially crafted input, which may lead to a denial of service, information disclosure, or other impacts on system integrity.

This Moderate flaw in Assimp's Half-Life 1 MDL Loader component, specifically within the HL1MDLLoader::read_meshes function, is a heap-based buffer overflow. Exploitation requires a local attacker to provide specially crafted input, which could lead to denial of service or information disclosure. While the exploit is publicly known, the local attack vector limits its immediate impact on typical Red Hat deployments.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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.