CVE-2025-54273CWE-787

CVE-2025-54273

High · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
8.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Just one click on a crafty file can do a world of harm! Substance3D - Viewer versions 0.25.2 and earlier are harboring an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that's itching for exploitation. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a chef blindly accepts any dish sent back from the dining room. If the waiter doesn’t check the returned meal, the chef might end up cooking something dangerous instead of a delicious meal. That's how this vulnerability operates—opening a malicious file could execute dangerous code without proper inspection! If an unsuspecting user opens a malicious file, an attacker could gain control over their system—potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized actions, or even total system takeover. It’s absolutely devastating when a simple user action opens the door to such havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a chef blindly accepts any dish sent back from the dining room. If the waiter doesn’t check the returned meal, the chef might end up cooking something dangerous instead of a delicious meal. That's how this vulnerability operates—opening a malicious file could execute dangerous code without proper inspection! This out-of-bounds write vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, triggered simply by opening a specially crafted file. It's a critical lapse that can lead to severe consequences if exploited.

What to do

If an unsuspecting user opens a malicious file, an attacker could gain control over their system—potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized actions, or even total system takeover. It’s absolutely devastating when a simple user action opens the door to such havoc! To protect yourself, immediately update Substance3D - Viewer to the latest version that rectifies this flaw. In the meantime, be cautious about opening any unexpected or untrusted files, as your safety is paramount! You’ve got this! Take these steps to secure your system, and you’ll be back in control in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00193 · 8.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2025-10-14T23:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
adobe/substance_3d_viewer≤ 0.25.2—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 19:07Z
    Substance3D - Viewer | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
    cvelistv5