Overview
The CVE-2025-54259 vulnerability affects Substance3D Modeler versions 1.22.2 and earlier, exposing them to an integer overflow that could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability is significant due to its potential to compromise systems or leak data, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The exploit, however, requires user interaction such as the opening of a malicious file.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-54259
Severity: High, CVSS: 7.8
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Substance3D Modeler | 1.22.2 and earlier
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by taking advantage of an integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability in the Substance3D Modeler software. This vulnerability can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The attacker needs to convince the user to open a malicious file which then triggers the overflow, leading to the potential compromise of the system.
Conceptual Example Code
While specific code would depend on the exact implementation details of the software, an example of a malicious payload might look like this:
# Assuming file read vulnerability
./substance3d-modeler --open malicious_model.s3dIn this example, `malicious_model.s3d` would be a file crafted by the attacker to cause an integer overflow in the Substance3D Modeler software, leading to arbitrary code execution.
This conceptual example is intended to illustrate the type of command an attacker might use and does not represent an actual exploit.
