CVE-2025-1273: revit Heap Overflow — Fix

Description

A maliciously crafted PDF file, when linked or imported into Autodesk applications, can force a Heap-Based Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-122 CWE-122

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
autodesk	revit	2023 — 2023.1.7
autodesk	revit	2024 — 2024.3.2
autodesk	revit	2025 — 2025.4.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0003

Other References

https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1273? +

A maliciously crafted PDF file, when linked or imported into Autodesk applications, can force a Heap-Based Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-1273? +

CVE-2025-1273 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1273? +

CVE-2025-1273 affects products from autodesk, specifically: revit. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-1273? +

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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