CVE-2026-19968 Open Asset Import Library Assimp 3DGS MDL7 Model LWOLoader.h ReadFaces_3DGS_MDL7 heap-based overflow
A heap-based buffer overflow in Assimp's 3DGS MDL7 parser allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-19968?
CVE-2026-19968 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Open Asset Import Library Assimp, published on 17 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-19968?
How do I fix CVE-2026-19968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-19968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-19968 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-19968 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-19968, GHSA-jgf7-xq22-j6mv, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-19968.