CVE-2025-10887 is a classic buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-120) identified in Autodesk Shared Components version 2026.0. The flaw occurs because the software fails to properly check the size of input data when parsing MODEL files, which are commonly used in Autodesk’s design and engineering applications. A maliciously crafted MODEL file can trigger memory corruption, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. This means that if a user opens or imports a specially crafted MODEL file, the attacker can gain the same privileges as the user running the application. The vulnerability requires local access to the system and user interaction to open the malicious file, which limits remote exploitation but still poses a significant risk especially in environments where files are shared or downloaded from untrusted sources. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 reflects high severity, with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). No public exploits have been reported yet, but the nature of the vulnerability makes it a prime candidate for future exploitation once proof-of-concept code becomes available. Autodesk Shared Components are widely used across multiple Autodesk products, making this a supply chain risk for organizations relying on Autodesk software for CAD, architecture, and manufacturing design workflows.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10887 can be significant. Autodesk products are extensively used in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction sectors, all critical to European economies. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, resulting in data breaches, intellectual property theft, disruption of design workflows, and potential sabotage of critical infrastructure projects. Confidentiality is at risk as attackers could access sensitive design files and proprietary information. Integrity could be compromised by altering design data, potentially causing downstream manufacturing defects or safety issues. Availability may also be affected if the exploited application crashes or is manipulated to disrupt operations. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering could be used to trick employees into opening malicious MODEL files, increasing the risk in collaborative environments. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the high impact and ease of exploitation once triggered make this a pressing concern for European organizations.

1. Monitor Autodesk’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-10887 and apply updates promptly once released. 2. Until patches are available, restrict the opening of MODEL files from untrusted or unknown sources, especially email attachments or downloads. 3. Implement application whitelisting to limit execution of unauthorized or suspicious files within Autodesk environments. 4. Educate users on the risks of opening files from unverified sources and train them to recognize phishing attempts that may deliver malicious MODEL files. 5. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process injections or memory corruption indicators. 6. Use network segmentation to isolate critical design and engineering systems, reducing the blast radius of a potential compromise. 7. Conduct regular backups of design data to enable recovery in case of data corruption or ransomware attacks leveraging this vulnerability. 8. Review and tighten file sharing policies and access controls within collaborative design environments to minimize exposure to malicious files.