Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-25423 affects MAXON CINEMA 4D R2024.2.0 per the CVE description. A local attacker could execute arbitrary code if a user interacts with a crafted c4d_base.xdl64 file. The business risk is workstation compromise in creative or design environments, not broad internet-facing exposure.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint risk for teams using CINEMA 4D. It needs targeted inventory and vendor-guidance review, but current sources do not support emergency internet-wide remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-787 out-of-bounds write behavior in MAXON CINEMA 4D R2024.2.0, reachable through a crafted c4d_base.xdl64 file. CVSS 3.1 is 7.0 with local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. Structured affected-product metadata is incomplete.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on endpoints running CINEMA 4D R2024.2.0, especially where users handle third-party project, plugin, or asset files. Server exposure is unlikely based on the local attack vector.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. A public GitHub reference exists, but the provided evidence does not establish in-the-wild exploitation or vendor patch status.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: NVD-style affected CPE data is absent, the source bundle names no patch, and exploitation evidence is limited. Validate product/version and vendor advisories before making broad exposure claims.
Mitigation direction
- Check MAXON guidance for fixed versions or official mitigation advice.
- Prioritize updating CINEMA 4D R2024.2.0 where vendor fixes are available.
- Restrict opening untrusted CINEMA 4D files or plugin components.
- Limit write access to application and plugin directories.
- Monitor creative workstations for suspicious Cinema 4D child processes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for MAXON CINEMA 4D R2024.2.0 installations.
- Confirm whether c4d_base.xdl64 is vendor-supplied and unmodified.
- Review EDR telemetry for abnormal execution from Cinema 4D processes.
- Check software management records for vendor updates or replacement versions.
- Document any systems that cannot be updated promptly.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H15.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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7HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/DriverUnload/cve-2024-25423CVE reference, mitre
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