CVE-2025-8894: PDF File Parsing Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through 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

32 affected components
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk Revit>=2025<2025.4.3
Autodesk Revit>=2026<2026.3
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2026<2026.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2024<2024.1.8
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2025<2025.1.3
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2026<2026.1

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 28, 57896
Event
via FIRST·06:39 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8894?

CVE-2025-8894 has a high severity due to its potential for heap-based overflow and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8894?

To mitigate CVE-2025-8894, update your Autodesk software to the latest patched version.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8894?

CVE-2025-8894 affects various Autodesk products including AutoCAD Plant 3D, Advance Steel, Civil 3D, and others.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-8894?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-8894 could lead to application crashes, exposure of sensitive data, or arbitrary code execution.

5

How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2025-8894?

You can check if your version of Autodesk products falls within the affected versions specified for CVE-2025-8894.

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