CVE-2025-10884
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious CATPART files in affected Autodesk products. It affects users of specific Autodesk software versions that process CATIA V5 files. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Autodesk Access
- Other Autodesk products that parse CATPART files
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution with full privileges of the current user, potentially leading to complete system takeover, data theft, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Application crash or denial of service when users open malicious files, with potential for limited code execution in some scenarios.
If Mitigated
No impact if files are validated before processing or if vulnerable software is not used to open untrusted CATPART files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open malicious file. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions specified in Autodesk advisory ADSK-SA-2025-0024
Vendor Advisory: https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0024
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Autodesk Trust Center security advisories
2. Locate advisory ADSK-SA-2025-0024
3. Download and install the recommended update for your product
4. Restart the application and system as required
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable CATPART file association
allPrevent Autodesk products from automatically opening CATPART files
Windows: Use 'Default Apps' settings to change file associations
macOS: Use 'Get Info' on CATPART files to change default application
Implement file validation
allUse security software to scan CATPART files before opening
Deploy endpoint protection with file validation capabilities
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent execution of vulnerable Autodesk software
- Educate users to never open CATPART files from untrusted sources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if you're using affected Autodesk software versions listed in advisory ADSK-SA-2025-0024Check Version:
Within Autodesk application: Help → About or check installed programs in system settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version matches or exceeds patched version from Autodesk advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes when opening CATPART files
- Unusual process creation from Autodesk applications
- Memory access violation errors in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Downloads of CATPART files from untrusted sources
- Unusual outbound connections after opening CATPART files
SIEM Query:
source="*autodesk*" AND (event_type="crash" OR event_type="access_violation") AND file_extension=".CATPART"