Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Open Asset Import Library Assimp for File Handling
CVE-2026-108573

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Open Asset Import Library

Status
Assimp
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-108573?

A security concern exists within the Open Asset Import Library Assimp, specifically in the PLY File Handler's IOStreamBuffer::getNextBlock function, allowing attackers to exploit an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. This flaw can be triggered through remote manipulation, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system compromise. Despite notifications to the vendor, there has been no response regarding the resolution of this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Assimp 6.0.0

Assimp 6.0.1

Assimp 6.0.2

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/416230
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/416230/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108573
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

cz_seuer (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.