Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function MDCImporter::InternReadFile of the file assimp/code/AssetLib/MDC/MDCLoader.cpp of the component MDC File Parser. The manipulation of the argument pcVerts leads to out-of-bounds read. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project decided to collect all Fuzzer bugs in a main-issue to address them in the future.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Assimp | Assimp | 5.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6128Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6168Exploit
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20208318/reproducer.zipExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310254Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.310254Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.578001Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6168Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5166?
CVE-2025-5166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function MDCImporter::InternReadFile of the file assimp/code/AssetLib/MDC/MD...
How severe is CVE-2025-5166?
CVE-2025-5166 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Assimp Assimp.