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Open Asset Import Library Assimp MD5 File MD5Parser.cpp AI_MD5_PARSE_STRING_IN_QUOTATION heap-based overflow

Type: advisorySources: OSV

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. This vulnerability affects the function AI_MD5_PARSE_STRING_IN_QUOTATION of the file code/AssetLib/MD5/MD5Parser.cpp of the component MD5 File Handler. The manipulation of the argument data leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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CVE-2025-2757
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4 Nov 2026, 20:19 UTC · Revision 1

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Open Asset Import Library Assimp MD5 File MD5Parser.cpp AI_MD5_PARSE_STRING_IN_QUOTATION heap-based overflow

core-osv · Original source

Published 25 Mar 2025, 09:31 UTC

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Open Asset Import Library Assimp 5.4.3. This vulnerability affects the function AI_MD5_PARSE_STRING_IN_QUOTATION of the file code/AssetLib/MD5/MD5Parser.cpp of the component MD5 File Handler. The manipulation of the argument data leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

osv:CVE-2025-2757
Complete source record
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