CVE-2025-4605: A maliciously crafted .usdc file, when loaded through Autodesk Maya, can force an uncontrolled memory allocati

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6UPGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-4605 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting maya, universal scene description, universal scene description. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-789, CWE-770
Published	2025-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Autodesk · Vendor: autodesk

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-11 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autodesk maya UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2025 and < 2025.3.1

Fixed in: 2025.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2025

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maya || rpm -q maya || maya --version

2. UPGRADE to 2025.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade maya

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maya

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2025 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maya sudo apt install maya=<VERSION_BEFORE_2025> sudo apt-mark hold maya

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maya sudo dnf downgrade maya-<VERSION_BEFORE_2025> sudo dnf versionlock add maya

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

autodesk universal scene description DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy universal-scene-description || rpm -q universal-scene-description || universal-scene-description --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison universal-scene-description sudo apt install universal-scene-description=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.10> sudo apt-mark hold universal-scene-description

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list universal-scene-description sudo dnf downgrade universal-scene-description-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.10> sudo dnf versionlock add universal-scene-description

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

autodesk universal scene description DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.31.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.31.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy universal-scene-description || rpm -q universal-scene-description || universal-scene-description --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.31.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison universal-scene-description sudo apt install universal-scene-description=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.31.0> sudo apt-mark hold universal-scene-description

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list universal-scene-description sudo dnf downgrade universal-scene-description-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.31.0> sudo dnf versionlock add universal-scene-description

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4605?

maya: upgrade to 2025.3.1; universal scene description: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; universal scene description: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4605 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4605 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-4605 affect?

CVE-2025-4605 affects maya, universal scene description, universal scene description. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-4605?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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