Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Substance3D Painter by Adobe

CVE-2024-49515

What is CVE-2024-49515?

An untrusted search path vulnerability is present in Substance3D Painter, impacting versions 10.1.0 and earlier. This flaw may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the search path used by the application to locate essential resources. When the application is tricked into searching for critical programs in untrusted locations, a malicious actor can insert paths that lead to harmful executable files. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the victim must open a specially crafted file that triggers the execution of the malicious code. This poses significant risks, especially in environments where users interact with external files.

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