{"id":85617,"date":"2025-11-06T00:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:00:07","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:04:03","slug":"cve-2025-54243-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-substance3d-viewer-allows-arbitrary-code-execution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54243-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-substance3d-viewer-allows-arbitrary-code-execution\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-54243: Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Substance3D – Viewer Allows Arbitrary Code Execution<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Substance3D – Viewer versions 0.25.1 and earlier, a software widely used for 3D visualization. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-54243, could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. The severity of this issue underscores the importance of timely patching and adoption of mitigation measures.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-54243
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Arbitrary code execution, potential system<\/a> compromise, and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Substance3D – Viewer | 0.25.1 and earlier<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from an out-of-bounds write<\/a> issue in the Substance3D – Viewer software. An attacker could craft a malicious file that, when opened by a victim using the vulnerable software, triggers the out-of-bounds write<\/a>. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code<\/a> in the context of the current user, potentially compromising the system or leading to data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Given the nature of this vulnerability, an example might involve a maliciously crafted 3D file. The exact details would depend on the proprietary file format used by Substance3D – Viewer, but conceptually, it could look something like this:<\/p>\n

# Attacker crafts a malicious 3D file\necho \"malicious_payload\" > crafted_file.3d\n# Victim opens the file with the vulnerable software\nsubstance3d-viewer crafted_file.3d<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this simplified example, `malicious_payload` would be replaced with the actual payload that exploits the out-of-bounds write vulnerability<\/a>. The victim unknowingly triggers the exploit by opening the file with the vulnerable<\/a> Substance3D – Viewer software.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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