Vulnerability Intelligence Report
DXF File Parsing Heap-Based Overflow in Autodesk AutoCAD
CVE-2026-16463
A maliciously crafted DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Heap-Based Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or 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:0.19%
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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-122 ↗CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | AutoCAD | 2027.0.0 < 2027.1.0 (affected) |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD LT | 2027.0.0 < 2027.1.0 (affected) |
| Autodesk | DWG TrueView | 2027.0.0 < 2027.1.0 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.189%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Autodesk · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-07-21T13:10:56 |
| Published | 2026-07-29T15:22:16 |
| Last Updated | 2026-09-02T17:39:05 |
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