#VU105751 Use of Uninitialized Variable in Autodesk products - CVE-2025-1650

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105751

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1650

CWE-ID: CWE-457

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Other software / Other software solutions
AutoCAD Architecture
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Electrical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mechanical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD MEP
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Autodesk Civil 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Advance Steel
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Map 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized variable within the parsing of CATPRODUCT files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2025.1

AutoCAD Architecture: 2025

AutoCAD Electrical: 2025

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2025

AutoCAD MEP: 2025

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2025

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2025

Advance Steel: 2025

AutoCAD Map 3D: 2025

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External links
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0001
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-158/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.