Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2025-2152

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Open Asset Import Library
Status
Assimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant vulnerability has been identified within Open Asset Import Library Assimp, specifically in the ConvertToUTF8 function found in BaseImporter.cpp. This flaw facilitates a heap-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited remotely. The exposure allows attackers to manipulate the memory allocation process, potentially leading to severe security breaches. The details of this vulnerability are publicly available, emphasizing the urgency for system administrators to apply necessary updates and remediate their installations to prevent potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Assimp 5.4.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-2152 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.299063
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299063
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.510818
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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