CVE-2026-14610 Open Asset Import Library Assimp CSM File CSMLoader.cpp InternReadFile heap-based overflow
A heap-based buffer overflow in Assimp's CSM file handler allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-14610?
CVE-2026-14610 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Open Asset Import Library Assimp, published on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp up to 6.0.5. Impacted is the function Assimp::CSMImporter::InternReadFile of the file code/AssetLib/CSM/CSMLoader.cpp of the component CSM File Handler. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: eb84eec580d3f4ba2f0fd87409b7d0744620f11e. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14610?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14610?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-14610 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-14610 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-14610, GHSA-rc6p-2pj8-p4v9, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-14610.