{"id":76037,"date":"2025-09-21T05:16:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T05:16:44","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-10T00:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:14:15","slug":"cve-2025-6637-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-autodesk-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6637-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-autodesk-products\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-6637: Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Autodesk Products<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> products and can have serious consequences if exploited successfully. It specifically targets the parsing of PRT files, leading to an Out-of-Bounds Write<\/a> vulnerability. This issue is of high concern for users of Autodesk products because of the potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage, potentially causing significant damage to organizations and individuals.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-6637
\nSeverity: High (7.8)
\nAttack Vector: Remote
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Autodesk AutoCAD | All versions before patch
\nAutodesk Inventor | All versions before patch<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability lies within the process of parsing PRT files<\/a> 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<\/a>. This vulnerability could be used to cause a system crash, data corruption, or even arbitrary code execution<\/a> in the context of the current process.
\nIn simpler terms, an attacker could create a PRT file that contains malicious code<\/a>. When a user of the vulnerable software opens this file, the code executes and can wreak havoc on the system, potentially leading to system<\/a> control or data theft.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Given that the vulnerability is tied to PRT files<\/a>, the exploit would be embedded within such a file. Conceptually, it would look like this:<\/p>\n

{\n\"PRT_HEADER\": {\n\"version\": \"1.0\",\n\"data\": \"normal_data\"\n},\n\"PRT_BODY\": {\n\"data\": \"more_normal_data\",\n\"malicious_data\": \"Arbitrary malicious code triggering Out-of-Bounds Write\"\n}\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
This is a conceptual example. The actual exploit would involve crafting a PRT file that triggers the vulnerability<\/a> when parsed by the Autodesk software.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The best course of action to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the patch provided by Autodesk<\/a> as soon as possible. This patch addresses the vulnerability<\/a> 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<\/a>. It’s recommended to apply the vendor’s patch as soon as it’s feasible to ensure full protection against this threat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[86,80],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-76037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","attack_vector-buffer-overflow","attack_vector-rce"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t