CVE-2025-54202
📋 TL;DR
Substance3D Modeler versions 1.22.0 and earlier contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow attackers to read sensitive memory contents. This affects users who open malicious files with the vulnerable software. The vulnerability requires user interaction through opening a specially crafted file.
💻 Affected Systems
- Adobe Substance3D Modeler
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker could read sensitive memory contents including passwords, encryption keys, or other application data, potentially leading to further system compromise.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of application memory contents, which could include user data or system information that aids in further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file handling controls and user awareness about opening untrusted files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction (opening malicious file) and knowledge of file format manipulation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.23.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-modeler/apsb25-76.html
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Substance3D Modeler. 2. Go to Help > Check for Updates. 3. Install available updates. 4. Verify version is 1.23.0 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file opening
allOnly open files from trusted sources and avoid opening unknown or suspicious files.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application control to restrict execution of vulnerable versions
- Educate users about risks of opening untrusted files with the application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Substance3D Modeler version in application settings or About dialog.Check Version:
Open Substance3D Modeler and navigate to Help > About Substance3D ModelerVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 1.23.0 or later after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crash logs related to memory access violations
- Unexpected file opening events from untrusted sources
Network Indicators:
- File downloads from untrusted sources followed by application execution
SIEM Query:
process_name:"Substance3D Modeler" AND event_type:"file_open" AND file_path:*.sbs OR file_path:*.sbsar