CVE-2025-1651: MODEL File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2025
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Updated

A maliciously crafted MODEL 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.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2025<2025.1.2
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2024<2024.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2025<2025.1.2

Event History

Mar 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1651?

CVE-2025-1651 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause crashes and allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1651?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1651, users should update Autodesk AutoCAD to the latest patched version provided by Autodesk.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1651?

CVE-2025-1651 is a Heap-Based Overflow vulnerability that affects the parsing of malicious MODEL files in Autodesk AutoCAD.

4

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2025-1651?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-1651 can potentially crash Autodesk AutoCAD, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the process.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1651?

CVE-2025-1651 affects users of Autodesk AutoCAD, specifically those using the 2024 version or earlier.

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