CVE-2025-1277
📋 TL;DR
A memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk applications allows arbitrary code execution when processing malicious PDF files. Attackers can exploit this to run code with the same privileges as the application user. This affects users of vulnerable Autodesk software versions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Autodesk Access
- Other Autodesk applications with PDF parsing capabilities
📦 What is this software?
Revit by Autodesk
Revit by Autodesk
Revit by Autodesk
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise via remote code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or malware installation on individual workstations running vulnerable Autodesk applications.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper application sandboxing, least privilege principles, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious PDF file. No authentication needed once file is opened.
🛠️ 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 security advisory page
2. Identify affected products and versions
3. Download and install the latest updates from Autodesk
4. Restart affected applications or system as required
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PDF file association
allPrevent Autodesk applications from automatically opening PDF files
Windows: Use 'Default Apps' settings to change PDF association
macOS: Use 'Get Info' on PDF files to change 'Open With' setting
Application sandboxing
allRun Autodesk applications in restricted environments
Windows: Use AppLocker or Windows Sandbox
macOS: Use sandbox-exec or create restricted user accounts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file validation policies to block suspicious PDF files
- Use network segmentation to isolate Autodesk workstations from critical systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed Autodesk application versions against vendor advisoryCheck Version:
Windows: Check 'About' in Autodesk application menus; macOS: Check 'About [Application Name]' in menu barVerify Fix Applied:
Verify application version matches or exceeds patched version specified in advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes when processing PDF files
- Unusual process creation from Autodesk applications
- Memory access violations in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from Autodesk applications
- File downloads to Autodesk application directories
SIEM Query:
source="autodesk_logs" AND (event_type="crash" OR process_name="malicious.exe")