CVE-2026-10229 Details
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Assimp up to 6.0.4. This affects the function HL1MDLLoader::read_meshes of the file HL1MDLLoader.cpp of the component Half-Life 1 MDL Loader. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project tagged the reported issue as bug.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Assimp versions prior to 6.0.4. The issue arises in the Half-Life 1 MDL Loader component, specifically within the 'read_meshes' function of 'HL1MDLLoader.cpp'. This vulnerability allows for local execution exploitation. The problem occurs when the loader processes malformed MDL files that reference non-existent bones, leading to out-of-bounds memory access.
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Volerion
Assessed Jun 1, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 1, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/assimp/assimp/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://github.com/assimp/assimp/issues/6614 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27194364/poc.zip | [email protected] | Broken LinkExploit |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10229 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/821189 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/367508 | [email protected] | Content Wall |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/367508/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
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 | <= 6.0.4 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 1, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |