CVE-2025-10898
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Autodesk products when parsing malicious MODEL files. Attackers can exploit this to crash applications, corrupt data, or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current process. Users of affected Autodesk software are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Autodesk Access
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Application crashes and denial of service affecting productivity workflows.
If Mitigated
Limited impact through sandboxing or restricted user privileges preventing full system compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open malicious files, but no authentication is needed once the file is processed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions.
Vendor Advisory: https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0024
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit the Autodesk Trust Center advisory URL.
2. Identify affected products and versions.
3. Download and apply the latest security updates from Autodesk.
4. Restart the application or system as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict MODEL file handling
allBlock or limit processing of untrusted MODEL files through application settings or group policies.
User awareness training
allEducate users to avoid opening MODEL files from unknown or untrusted sources.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application whitelisting to block unauthorized Autodesk product execution.
- Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious file parsing activities.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed Autodesk product versions against the vendor advisory to see if they fall within affected ranges.Check Version:
Varies by product; typically check 'About' or 'Help' menu in the application or use system command like 'autodesk_access --version' on command line.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm that Autodesk products have been updated to versions specified in the vendor advisory as patched.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crash logs from Autodesk products
- Unexpected file parsing errors in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Autodesk processes post-file opening
SIEM Query:
Example: 'source="autodesk_logs" AND (event_type="crash" OR event_type="file_parse_error")'