Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Open Asset Import Library Assimp
CVE-2025-2592

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Open Asset Import Library Assimp version 5.4.3, specifically in the CSMImporter::InternReadFile function. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the flaw remotely, which can lead to severe consequences if successfully executed. The issue was publicly disclosed and a patch is available to mitigate this risk. It is crucial for users to apply the recommended patch, identified by commit 2690e354da0c681db000cfd892a55226788f2743, to secure their installations from 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-2025-2592 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.300575
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300575
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.517782
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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

Credit

d3ng03 (VulDB User)
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