CVE-2026-19968
assimp: Assimp: Denial of service via heap-based buffer overflow in 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 17, 2026
Updated · August 18, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp. A remote attacker could exploit a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 function of the 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser by providing a specially crafted 3DGS MDL7 model file. This could lead to a denial of service.
Statement
This Moderate impact flaw in Assimp's 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser could lead to a denial of service. Exploitation requires a user to process a specially crafted 3DGS MDL7 model file, limiting the attack vector to scenarios involving untrusted input.
CVSS score applicability
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
To reduce the risk of exploitation, avoid processing untrusted 3DGS MDL7 model files with applications that use the Assimp library. Limiting the handling of such files to trusted sources is advised.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')