CVE-2025-1273
📋 TL;DR
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Autodesk applications allows malicious PDF files to cause crashes, data leaks, or arbitrary code execution. This affects users who open or import PDF files in vulnerable Autodesk software. The vulnerability requires user interaction to open a malicious file.
💻 Affected Systems
- Autodesk Access
- Other Autodesk applications that process PDF files
📦 What is this software?
Revit by Autodesk
Revit by Autodesk
Revit by Autodesk
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution with the same privileges as the current user, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Likely Case
Application crash or denial of service, with potential for limited data exposure.
If Mitigated
Application crash without data loss if proper file validation is in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious PDF; no public exploit code is known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions.
Vendor Advisory: https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0003
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
Disable PDF Import/Linking
allPrevent applications from processing PDF files by disabling related features if possible.
Use Application Sandboxing
allRun Autodesk applications in restricted environments to limit impact of potential exploitation.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user permissions to limit damage from potential code execution.
- Implement strict file validation to block suspicious PDFs before processing.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed Autodesk software versions against the vendor advisory; if using affected versions and PDF processing is enabled, assume vulnerable.Check Version:
Check within the Autodesk application's 'About' or 'Help' menu for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that Autodesk applications are updated to patched versions listed in the vendor advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes related to PDF processing
- Unusual file access patterns from Autodesk applications
Network Indicators:
- Downloads of PDF files from untrusted sources followed by application issues
SIEM Query:
Search for events where Autodesk applications crash or exhibit abnormal behavior after file operations.