CVE-2025-5202

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified

CVE-2025-5202 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. It has been declared as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function HL1MDLLoader::validate_header of the file assimp/code/AssetLib/MDL/HalfLife/HL1MDLLoader.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project decided to collect all Fuzzer bugs in a main-issue to address them in the future.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AssimpAssimp< 5.4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5202?
A vulnerability was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function HL1MDLLoader::validate_header of the file assimp/code/AssetLib/MDL/HalfLife/HL1MDLLoader.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project decided to collect all Fuzzer bugs in a main-issue to address them in the future.
How severe is CVE-2025-5202?
CVE-2025-5202 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5202?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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