Resource Consumption Vulnerability in Open Asset Import Library Assimp

CVE-2025-3016

What is CVE-2025-3016?

A vulnerability has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3 that impacts the MDL File Handler functionality, specifically in the Assimp::MDLImporter::ParseTextureColorData method. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit the mWidth and mHeight parameters, potentially leading to excessive resource consumption. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely, which poses a risk for users who have not upgraded to the patched version 6.0. To mitigate this issue, it is essential to apply the available patch (commit 5d2a7482312db2e866439a8c05a07ce1e718bed1) to strengthen system security.

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