CVE-2025-3548 Details
Description
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.
A critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) versions through 5.4.3. The issue arises in the File Handler component, specifically within the aiString::Set function in include/assimp/types.h. This vulnerability allows for out-of-bounds memory access, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or causing the application to crash. The vulnerability can be exploited locally, and a proof-of-concept demonstrating the issue is available.
Users are advised to update to Assimp version 5.4.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6068 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://github.com/assimp/assimp/pull/6073 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19580584/aiString_Set-hbo.zip | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.304589 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.304589 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.546413 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| assimp assimp | <= 5.4.3 |
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 23, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |