Vulnerability · Published Apr 14, 2025 · Assigned by VulDB

CVE-2025-3548Open Asset Import Library Assimp File types.h Set heap-based overflow

Medium 5.3

In plain English

A medium-severity heap buffer overflow in Assimp from Open Asset Import Library. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 21% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 79.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian:12assimpno fix listedDEBIAN-CVE-2025-3548
Debian:13assimpno fix listedDEBIAN-CVE-2025-3548
Debian:14assimp6.0.2+ds-1DEBIAN-CVE-2025-3548
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSassimpno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3548
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSassimpno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3548
Ubuntu:25.10assimpno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3548
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSassimpno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3548
Ubuntu:26.10assimpno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3548

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.05.4.15.4.25.4.3

Weakness: CWE-122, CWE-119 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

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