Vulnerability Intelligence Report
DGN File Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:0.17%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-120 ↗CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | AutoCAD | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD LT | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD Architecture | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD Electrical | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD MAP 3D | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD Mechanical | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD MEP | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD Plant 3D | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | Civil 3D | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
| Autodesk | Advance Steel | 2026 < 2026.1 (affected), 2025 < 2025.1.3 (affected), 2024 < 2024.1.8 (affected), 2023 < 2023.1.8 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.168%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Autodesk · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2025-05-21T13:01:07 |
| Published | 2025-08-15T14:38:22 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-26T17:48:31 |
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