A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. Affected is the function Assimp::MD2Importer::InternReadFile in the library code/AssetLib/MD2/MD
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. Affected is the function Assimp::MD2Importer::InternReadFile in the library code/AssetLib/MD2/MD2Loader.cpp of the component Malformed File Handler. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | pyassimp | <= 5.4.3 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
pyassimp- Disclosed
- 04.04.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2025-170 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: pyassimp
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- Total entries
- 33
- First → latest
- 09.2024 10.2025
- Without a fix
- 33
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 16
- Medium 14
- Low 2
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 6
- 2025: 27
- 2026: 0
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. Affected is the function Assimp::MD2Importer::InternReadFile in the library code/AssetLib/MD2/MD this entry
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