Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2025-8893 presents a significant threat to users of certain Autodesk products. A malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a PDF file that, when parsed through the affected Autodesk software, can cause an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. The implication of this vulnerability ranges from system crashes to data corruption and even execution of arbitrary code, which can lead to potential system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-8893
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, data leakage, and potential execution of arbitrary code.
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Product | Affected Versions
Autodesk Product A | Versions prior to v2.5
Autodesk Product B | Versions prior to v3.1
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by an attacker creating a maliciously crafted PDF that triggers an Out-of-Bounds Write when parsed through the vulnerable Autodesk software. This could result in a system crash, data corruption, or execution of arbitrary code within the context of the current process, depending on the attacker’s intent and the specific conditions of the exploit.
Conceptual Example Code
While the specific code to exploit this vulnerability is complex and depends on the exact Autodesk product and version, a conceptual example might look like this:
# Python pseudo-code
import evilpdf
def create_evil_pdf(filename):
pdf = evilpdf.EvilPDF(filename)
pdf.insert_malicious_code("some arbitrary code")
pdf.save()
create_evil_pdf("exploit.pdf")In this pseudocode example, a hypothetical “EvilPDF” library is used to create a PDF file with embedded arbitrary code, which could trigger the vulnerability when processed by the Autodesk product.
Mitigation Guidance
Users are advised to immediately apply the vendor patch provided by Autodesk. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. However, these are not long-term solutions and the patch should be applied as soon as possible to fully close the vulnerability.
