A vulnerability was found in Assimp up to 6.0.4. This affects the function glTFCommon::CopyValue in the library glTFCommon.h of the component 4x4 Matrix Parser. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project tagged the reported issue as bug.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Assimp versions 6.0.0 through 6.0.4 can overflow heap memory while parsing certain glTF 4x4 matrix data. The issue is local and requires privileges, so it is most urgent where users or pipelines process untrusted 3D assets.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority dependency exposure. Prioritize teams that process untrusted 3D assets or allow authenticated users to submit models, because public exploit material increases follow-on risk despite the local attack vector.
Technical view
The flaw affects glTFCommon::CopyValue in glTFCommon.h, within Assimp's 4x4 Matrix Parser. Manipulated input can cause a heap-based buffer overflow, mapped to CWE-119 and CWE-122. CVSS is 5.3 with AV:L, PR:L, UI:N, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely in applications, build pipelines, scanners, or content tools using Assimp 6.0.0-6.0.4 to process glTF assets. Public internet exposure depends on whether the application lets users upload or submit 3D model files.
Exploitation context
The bundle says exploit material is public and could be used, but KEV is false and no source states active exploitation. The attack is local, low complexity, and requires low privileges without user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to VulDB, CVE metadata, and the Assimp issue references in the bundle. No confirmed fixed release, vendor advisory text, or active exploitation evidence is provided. Avoid assuming broader remote impact unless an application exposes Assimp parsing to uploaded files.
Mitigation direction
Inventory direct and transitive Assimp usage, especially versions 6.0.0 through 6.0.4.
Restrict processing of untrusted glTF assets until vendor guidance is available.
Run asset parsing with least privilege and crash isolation where feasible.
Monitor the Assimp issue and VulDB entry for confirmed fixed versions.
Update Assimp when the project publishes a supported remediation.
Validation and detection
Confirm deployed Assimp versions in products, tools, and CI pipelines.
Identify workflows that parse glTF files or imported 3D assets.
Check whether local or authenticated users can submit assets for parsing.
Review crash telemetry for heap overflow failures in Assimp import paths.
Track the GitHub issue for vendor confirmation and remediation status.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
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CWE-119: Exact CWE lookup
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CVSS vector scores
4 official scores
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CWE-119 · source CWE mapping
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Heap-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.