CVE-2025-10887 is a classic buffer overflow vulnerability classified under CWE-120, discovered in Autodesk Shared Components version 2026.0. The vulnerability occurs due to a lack of proper bounds checking when parsing MODEL files, which are commonly used in Autodesk's design and engineering software suites. When a specially crafted MODEL file is processed, it can trigger memory corruption by overflowing a buffer, potentially overwriting critical memory regions. This memory corruption can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user process. The attack vector is local (AV:L), requiring the victim to open or process a malicious MODEL file, which implies user interaction (UI:R). No privileges are required (PR:N), and the attack complexity is low (AC:L), indicating that exploitation is feasible without specialized conditions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as arbitrary code execution can lead to data theft, system manipulation, or denial of service. Although no public exploits are known at this time, the high CVSS score of 7.8 reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability. Autodesk has not yet published patches, so organizations must monitor for updates and apply them promptly once available. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for environments where Autodesk software is used extensively, such as CAD/CAM, architecture, and engineering firms.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10887 can be substantial, especially in sectors reliant on Autodesk software such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and civil engineering. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, resulting in data breaches, intellectual property theft, or disruption of critical design workflows. This could cause financial losses, reputational damage, and operational downtime. Given the vulnerability requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to deliver malicious MODEL files. The compromise of design files or engineering data could also have downstream effects on supply chains and product safety. Additionally, the availability of affected Autodesk products in European markets means a broad attack surface exists. Organizations with weak endpoint security or insufficient user training are at higher risk. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the threat landscape could evolve rapidly once exploit code becomes available.

1. Restrict the sources of MODEL files by implementing strict file transfer policies and verifying file integrity before opening. 2. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing to limit the execution context of Autodesk software and contain potential exploits. 3. Educate users on the risks of opening untrusted MODEL files and implement phishing awareness training to reduce the likelihood of social engineering attacks. 4. Monitor endpoint behavior for anomalies such as unexpected process spawning or memory usage spikes related to Autodesk applications. 5. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting buffer overflow vulnerabilities. 6. Maintain up-to-date backups of critical design data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7. Closely monitor Autodesk's security advisories and apply patches immediately once they are released. 8. Consider network segmentation to isolate systems running Autodesk software from broader enterprise networks to limit lateral movement. 9. Implement strict access controls and least privilege principles for users operating Autodesk products. 10. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focused on design and engineering environments.