Open Asset Import Library Assimp File types.h Set heap-based overflow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Deferred Red Hat: fix deferred
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 5.4.3. This issue affects the function aiString::Set in the library include/assimp/types.h of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Asset Import Library | Assimp | 5.4.0; 5.4.1; 5.4.2; 5.4.3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Assimp VendorOpen Asset Import Library Affected 5.4.0; 5.4.1; 5.4.2; 5.4.3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:assimp:assimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 5.4.3 | Vulnerable | Open Asset Import Library |
- cpe:2.3:a:assimp:assimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 5.4.3 Vulnerable ·Open Asset Import Library
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-3548
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-g9x2-fw6p-cg2m
References
More Open Asset Import Library Assimp vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-22579 An issue was discovered with assimp 5.1.4, a use after free occurred in function… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-32382 An issue in assimp v.5.4.3 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2024-35797 A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability was discovered in the SkipSpacesAndLineEnd function… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.2
- TI-2024-32385 A segmentation fault (SEGV) was detected in the SortByPTypeProcess::Execute function in… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.2
- TI-2024-32384 A segmentation fault (SEGV) was detected in the… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.5
- TI-2024-32383 A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability has been identified in the… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.5
Sources
- CVE-2025-3548 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-3548 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-g9x2-fw6p-cg2m · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-3548 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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