Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is an unpredictable terrain, with new threats emerging on a regular basis. One such threat is the recently discovered CVE-2025-6637. This vulnerability affects a range of Autodesk products and can have serious consequences if exploited successfully. It specifically targets the parsing of PRT files, leading to an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. This issue is of high concern for users of Autodesk products because of the potential system compromise or data leakage, potentially causing significant damage to organizations and individuals.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6637
Severity: High (7.8)
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Autodesk AutoCAD | All versions before patch
Autodesk Inventor | All versions before patch
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies within the process of parsing PRT files in certain Autodesk products. A malicious actor could craft a PRT file that, when parsed by the Autodesk software, triggers an Out-of-Bounds Write. This vulnerability could be used to cause a system crash, data corruption, or even arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.
In simpler terms, an attacker could create a PRT file that contains malicious code. When a user of the vulnerable software opens this file, the code executes and can wreak havoc on the system, potentially leading to system control or data theft.
Conceptual Example Code
Given that the vulnerability is tied to PRT files, the exploit would be embedded within such a file. Conceptually, it would look like this:
{
"PRT_HEADER": {
"version": "1.0",
"data": "normal_data"
},
"PRT_BODY": {
"data": "more_normal_data",
"malicious_data": "Arbitrary malicious code triggering Out-of-Bounds Write"
}
}This is a conceptual example. The actual exploit would involve crafting a PRT file that triggers the vulnerability when parsed by the Autodesk software.
Mitigation Guidance
The best course of action to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the patch provided by Autodesk as soon as possible. This patch addresses the vulnerability and prevents its exploitation. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary mitigation. However, it’s important to note that these are only temporary solutions and do not address the root cause of the vulnerability. It’s recommended to apply the vendor’s patch as soon as it’s feasible to ensure full protection against this threat.
