CVE-2026-14610
assimp: Open Asset Import Library Assimp: Heap-based buffer overflow allows local information disclosure and denial of service
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 4, 2026
Updated · August 18, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp. This vulnerability, a heap-based buffer overflow, allows a local attacker to manipulate input when processing CSM files. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure, compromise of data integrity, or a denial of service (DoS).
Statement
A heap-based buffer overflow in the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) allows a local attacker to cause information disclosure and a denial of service by processing a specially crafted CSM file. Exploitability is limited by the requirement for local system access.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Do not process Character Studio Motion (.csm) files from untrusted sources. If CSM support is not required, mitigate the flaw by rebuilding Assimp with the ASSIMP_BUILD_NO_CSM_IMPORTER flag enabled, or by configuring Qt 3D and Qt Quick 3D to block .csm asset imports at the application level.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer