CVE-2025-5165

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Open Asset Import Library Assimp version 5.4.3

Description A vulnerability was found in the Open Asset Import Library Assimp, affecting the function MDCImporter::ValidateSurfaceHeader of the file assimp/code/AssetLib/MDC/MDCLoader.cpp. The manipulation of the argument pcSurface2 leads to an out-of-bounds read. This issue requires a local attack to be exploited. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Recommendations For Open Asset Import Library Assimp version 5.4.3, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the MDCImporter::ValidateSurfaceHeader function until a patch is available. Avoid manipulating the pcSurface2 argument in the affected function to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.