CVE-2024-49516

Summary

CVE-2024-49516 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Substance3D's Painter applications, specifically versions 10.1.0 and earlier. This issue involves an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, which, if exploited, could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a maliciously crafted file before the attack can be executed. Successful exploitation could lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. Users of the affected versions are advised to update their software as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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