Open Asset Import Library Assimp CVE-2025-11277
LOWCVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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1DescriptionNVD
A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 6.0.2. This affects the function Q3DImporter::InternReadFile of the file assimp/code/AssetLib/Q3D/Q3DLoader.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
AnalysisAI
Heap-based buffer overflow in Assimp 6.0.2's Q3D file importer allows local authenticated users to cause memory corruption via crafted Q3D model files. The vulnerability affects the Q3DImporter::InternReadFile function and has publicly available exploit code, though real-world exploitation remains limited due to local access and low privilege requirement constraints. CVSS 1.9 reflects minimal confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact despite the presence of a public POC.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability exists in Assimp's Q3D asset import module (assimp/code/AssetLib/Q3D/Q3DLoader.cpp), which parses proprietary Q3D 3D model files. The Q3DImporter::InternReadFile function fails to properly validate input buffer sizes during Q3D file parsing, triggering a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). Assimp is a widely-used C++ library for importing 3D asset formats across game engines, graphics applications, and content creation tools. The Q3D format is a legacy format with limited modern adoption, reducing real-world exposure.
RemediationAI
Apply the latest patched version of Assimp released after CVE-2025-11277 disclosure; consult the official Assimp GitHub repository (https://github.com/assimp/assimp) for exact fix version information. For applications unable to immediately upgrade, implement input validation on Q3D file uploads by restricting the Q3D importer to known-safe file sources and blocking Q3D format imports if not essential to application functionality. If Q3D support is required, enforce strict file size limits on Q3D input and run Assimp import operations in a sandboxed or isolated process with minimal privileges to contain potential memory corruption. Note that workload isolation increases operational complexity and may impact performance; evaluate whether disabling Q3D import entirely is feasible for your deployment. Monitor Assimp release notes and security advisories via https://github.com/assimp/assimp/security for official patch availability and version guidance.
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