CVE-2025-5043: 3DM File Parsing Heap-Based Overflow Vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2025
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Updated

A maliciously crafted 3DM file, when linked or imported into certain Autodesk products, 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

17 affected components
Autodesk Autodesk Products
All of the following
Autodesk Shared Components=2026.2
Any of the following
Autodesk 3ds Max=2026
Autodesk Advance Steel=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP=2026
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D=2026
Autodesk Civil 3D=2026
Autodesk InfraWorks=2026
Autodesk Inventor=2026
Autodesk Revit=2026
Autodesk Revit Lt=2026
Autodesk Vault=2026

Event History

Jul 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5043?

CVE-2025-5043 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing crashes and executing arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5043?

To fix CVE-2025-5043, ensure that you update the affected Autodesk products to the latest security patches provided by Autodesk.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5043?

CVE-2025-5043 affects certain Autodesk products that can import or link maliciously crafted 3DM files.

4

What potential impacts does CVE-2025-5043 have?

CVE-2025-5043 can lead to application crashes, exposure of sensitive data, or arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

5

How can I identify if my Autodesk software is vulnerable to CVE-2025-5043?

You can identify vulnerability to CVE-2025-5043 by checking if you are using a version of Autodesk products that allows linking or importing of 3DM files and verifying your version against security advisories.

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