CVE-2026-19968

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2026-19968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Open Asset Import LibraryAssimp17c12da

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-19968?
A weakness has been identified in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 17c12da. The affected element is the function Assimp::MDLImporter::ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 in the library code/AssetLib/LWO/LWOLoader.h of the component 3DGS MDL7 Model Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called ee77bb09a42a49843ac85ef64c14d2328b251df1. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-19968?
CVE-2026-19968 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-19968?
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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Source: NVD / NIST