CVE-2026-108573
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Open Asset Import Library Assimp

Publication date: 2026-10-11

Last updated on: 2026-10-11

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was detected in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 6.0.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function IOStreamBuffer::getNextBlock of the component PLY File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-10-11
Last Modified
2026-10-11
Generated
2026-10-11
AI Q&A
2026-10-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-108573
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96883

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.0
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.1
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.2
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.3
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.4
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.5

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to version 6.0.5. It occurs in the IOStreamBuffer::getNextBlock function within the PLY File Handler component. An attacker can remotely exploit this by manipulating input data, leading to unintended memory access.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects the PLY File Handler in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to version 6.0.5. Detection involves checking the installed version of Assimp and monitoring for crashes or memory corruption when processing PLY files. Use commands like 'assimp version' to check the version and 'file' or 'strings' on PLY files to inspect for malformed data.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability may allow attackers to read sensitive memory data, potentially leading to information disclosure or crashes in applications using the affected Assimp library. It requires some user interaction and is exploitable remotely.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the PLY File Handler component of Assimp, which could lead to information disclosure or crashes. While not directly tied to compliance standards like GDPR or HIPAA, such vulnerabilities may expose sensitive data if exploited, potentially violating data protection requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Open Asset Import Library Assimp to the latest version beyond 6.0.5 to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the PLY File Handler component.

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