CVE-2025-5048: autocad Buffer Overflow — Fix

Description

A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to 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-120 CWE-120

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
autodesk	advance_steel	All
autodesk	autocad	All
autodesk	autocad_architecture	All
autodesk	autocad_electrical	All
autodesk	autocad_lt	All
autodesk	autocad_map_3d	All
autodesk	autocad_mechanical	All
autodesk	autocad_mep	All
autodesk	autocad_plant_3d	All
autodesk	civil_3d	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0017

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5048? +

A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to 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-2025-5048? +

CVE-2025-5048 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-2025-5048? +

CVE-2025-5048 affects products from autodesk, specifically: advance_steel, autocad, autocad_architecture, autocad_electrical, autocad_lt, autocad_map_3d, autocad_mechanical, autocad_mep, autocad_plant_3d, civil_3d. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-5048? +

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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