CVE-2025-10884 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability classified under CWE-787 found in Autodesk Shared Components version 2026.0. The vulnerability is triggered when a specially crafted CATPART file is parsed by Autodesk products using these shared components. An out-of-bounds write occurs when the software writes data outside the boundaries of allocated memory, which can corrupt memory, cause application crashes, or enable arbitrary code execution. In this case, a malicious actor can craft a CATPART file that, when opened by a user, exploits this vulnerability to execute code with the privileges of the current user running the Autodesk application. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), but requiring user interaction (UI:R). The scope is unchanged (S:U), and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been published yet, though the vulnerability was reserved in September 2025 and published in December 2025. The vulnerability affects the Autodesk Shared Components used across multiple Autodesk CAD products, which are widely used in engineering and design workflows.

For European organizations, especially those in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors that rely heavily on Autodesk CAD software, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially allowing attackers to compromise design files, intellectual property, and sensitive project data. Data corruption or application crashes can disrupt engineering workflows, causing operational downtime and financial losses. The ability to execute arbitrary code could also serve as a foothold for further network compromise, elevating the threat to enterprise-wide security. Given the high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, organizations could face regulatory and compliance challenges, particularly under GDPR if personal data is involved or indirectly affected. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering could be used to deliver malicious CATPART files, increasing the attack surface.

1. Immediately restrict the opening of CATPART files from untrusted or unknown sources within the organization to reduce exposure. 2. Monitor Autodesk’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-10884 and apply updates promptly once available. 3. Implement application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of Autodesk applications, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. 4. Educate users on the risks of opening files from unverified sources and enforce strict file handling policies. 5. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Consider network segmentation to isolate critical design environments from broader enterprise networks. 7. Regularly back up critical design data and verify backup integrity to mitigate data corruption risks. 8. Conduct vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on Autodesk environments to identify potential weaknesses.