Overview
The CVE-2025-7497 is an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability affecting several Autodesk products. A malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a PRT file, which when parsed, can cause a system crash, data corruption, or allow the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process. This vulnerability has a significant impact on data integrity, system stability, and overall security posture, especially for corporations heavily reliant on Autodesk solutions.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-7497
Severity: High, CVSS Score 7.8
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Autodesk AutoCAD | All versions up to 2025
Autodesk Revit | All versions up to 2025
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by creating a malicious PRT file which, when parsed by an affected Autodesk product, forces an Out-of-Bounds Write operation. This operation can cause the software to crash, corrupt the data, or even execute arbitrary code in the context of the running Autodesk process. This code execution could lead to further exploitation of the system and potential data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The actual code used to exploit this vulnerability would depend heavily on the specific Autodesk product and the system it’s running on. However, a conceptual example might look something like this:
# Generate a malicious PRT file
echo "malicious_payload" > malicious.prt
# Use the Autodesk product to parse the malicious PRT file
autodesk-product --parse malicious.prtIn this conceptual example, “malicious_payload” would be replaced with the actual payload designed to exploit the Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability in the Autodesk product.
Recommendations for Mitigation
The best mitigation strategy for CVE-2025-7497 is to apply the vendor-released patch for the affected Autodesk products. Until the patch can be applied, a temporary mitigation strategy could involve using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and filter out malicious PRT files. As always, regular software updates and rigorous cybersecurity practices are vital for maintaining a robust defense against such vulnerabilities.
