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The CVE-2025-59489 vulnerability in Unity, and how to fix it in games | Kaspersky official blog
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Severity
MediumRated by Threat Radar
Data as of 24 Oct 2025, 01:08 UTC
What to do
AI-suggested
- Developers must urgently update to the latest Unity Editor version containing the patched runtime and recompile all affected games, then republish updates on all distribution platforms.
- Users should promptly install updates for all Unity-based games and avoid running unpatched versions.
- For unsupported or legacy games, use the Unity Application Patcher on Windows to replace vulnerable runtime libraries, understanding that this may not be feasible on macOS or Android.
- Organizations should implement application whitelisting and restrict execution of games with suspicious startup parameters.
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions should be tuned to detect unusual game launch parameters and loading of unexpected dynamic libraries.
- Network controls should block or monitor URI schema handler invocations from untrusted browsers or websites to prevent remote exploitation.
- Steam users should ensure their client is updated to benefit from Valve’s protective measures that block unsafe game launches.
- Consider temporarily uninstalling vulnerable games on critical systems until patches are available.
- Educate users about the risks of launching games from untrusted sources or clicking suspicious links that may trigger game launches with malicious parameters.
- Maintain comprehensive cybersecurity solutions like Kaspersky Premium to detect and prevent first-stage malware and exploitation attempts.
Description
Exploring a dangerous vulnerability in the Unity game engine, and how to protect your devices
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