CVE-2026-19968

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

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: August 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM UTC
Updated: August 20, 2026 at 01:05 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAssimp

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

All versions

Remediation

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References (8)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391145
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391145/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19968
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/873129
Issue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6630
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/assimp/assimp/pull/6717

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

4.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-122CWE-119

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