Remote code execution in Adobe Substance 3D Designer

1) Access of Uninitialized Pointer

EUVDB-ID: #VU77365

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21618

CWE-ID: CWE-824 - Access of Uninitialized Pointer

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing SBS files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SBS file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Substance 3D Designer: 5.0.0 - 12.4.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_substance_3d_designer:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_substance_3d_designer:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_substance_3d_designer:12.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_designer/apsb23-39.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-888/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.