Bug: Mesh decoding fails with specific point cloud input

[mohass1927]

Description

When decoding a point cloud mesh with specific vertex attributes, the decoder crashes.

Steps to reproduce

1. Create a point cloud with vertex colors
2. Encode with compression level 7
3. Decode crashes

NOTE TO TRIAGE BOT: This issue is related to issue #1166. For cross-reference, please also run:
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