CVE-2025-4605: maya DoS — Fix

Description

A maliciously crafted .usdc file, when loaded through Autodesk Maya, can force an uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service (DoS), or cause data corruption.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-789 CWE-789

CWE-770 CWE-770

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
autodesk	maya	2025 — 2025.3.1
autodesk	universal_scene_description	All
autodesk	universal_scene_description	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0011

Other References

https://github.com/Autodesk/3dsmax-usd https://github.com/Autodesk/maya-usd https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4605? +

A maliciously crafted .usdc file, when loaded through Autodesk Maya, can force an uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service (DoS), or cause data corruption. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-4605? +

CVE-2025-4605 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4605? +

CVE-2025-4605 affects products from autodesk, specifically: maya, universal_scene_description. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-4605? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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