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CVE-2026-10197: Assimp TF File glTF2Importer.cpp ImportEmbeddedTextures null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was detected in Assimp up to 6.0.4. Affected is the function glTF2Importer::ImportEmbeddedTextures in the library code/AssetLib/glTF2/glTF2Importer.cpp of the component TF File Handler. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit is now public and may be used. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-10197 is a medium-severity crash issue in Assimp’s TF/glTF import handling. A locally supplied asset can trigger a null pointer dereference, causing limited availability impact. The source bundle says public exploit material exists, but it does not show active exploitation or KEV listing.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate operational risk, not a breach-enabling emergency. Prioritize affected asset-processing environments where untrusted local files are imported, and plan remediation once upstream guidance or a release is available.

Technical view

Assimp 6.0.0 through 6.0.4 are reported affected in glTF2Importer::ImportEmbeddedTextures within code/AssetLib/glTF2/glTF2Importer.cpp. The issue is classified as CWE-476 and CWE-404, with CVSS 4.0 score 4.8. The vector indicates local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and low vulnerable-system availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Assimp 6.0.0-6.0.4 processes local or user-supplied TF/glTF assets, especially in asset pipelines, import tools, or applications that embed Assimp. The bundle does not identify downstream products beyond Assimp.

Exploitation context

The VulDB description states exploit material is public and may be used. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation. The attack is described as local-only, so risk is mainly service interruption or application crash during asset import.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a local availability issue with public proof-of-concept material referenced. The source bundle does not confirm a merged patch, final fixed version, active exploitation, or downstream product impact. Avoid expanding scope beyond Assimp unless internal dependency mapping proves exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and prioritize Assimp 6.0.0-6.0.4 deployments.
  • Monitor Assimp issue 6608 and pull request 6645 for accepted fixes.
  • Apply an accepted vendor fix when available.
  • Limit processing of untrusted TF/glTF assets until remediated.
  • Run vulnerable import workflows with least privilege and isolation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory applications and build dependencies using Assimp.
  • Confirm whether versions 6.0.0 through 6.0.4 are present.
  • Review whether TF/glTF imports with embedded textures are enabled.
  • Check crash telemetry for Assimp null pointer dereferences during asset import.
  • Track upstream fix acceptance and release status.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
8

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-404: Exact CWE lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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4CVSS vectors
6Timeline events
0ADP providers
9Source links

CVSS vector scores

4 official scores

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.8CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P——VulDB
3.3CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C1.81.4VulDB
3.3CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C1.81.4VulDB
1.7CVSS 2.0LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P/E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C3.12.9VulDB

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2026-10197Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

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  5. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  6. CVE updatedCVE Program

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aAssimp6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-404CWE-476

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-404 · source CWE mapping

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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CWE-476 · source CWE mapping

NULL Pointer Dereference

NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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