CVE-2025-5038: CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Autodesk Shared Components
A maliciously crafted X_T file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-5038) is a classic buffer overflow (CWE-120) in Autodesk Shared Components 1.6.2.11. When a specially crafted X_T file is parsed, the lack of input size validation causes memory corruption, enabling arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 (high), reflecting local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user process, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid opening untrusted X_T files with Autodesk Shared Components version 1.6.2.11. Monitor Autodesk communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-5038: CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Autodesk Shared Components
Description
A maliciously crafted X_T file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-5038) is a classic buffer overflow (CWE-120) in Autodesk Shared Components 1.6.2.11. When a specially crafted X_T file is parsed, the lack of input size validation causes memory corruption, enabling arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 (high), reflecting local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user process, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid opening untrusted X_T files with Autodesk Shared Components version 1.6.2.11. Monitor Autodesk communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- autodesk
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-21T13:00:58.307Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68890cc5ad5a09ad008f5d0a
Added to database: 07/29/2025, 18:02:45 UTC
Last enriched: 05/12/2026, 06:02:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:57 UTC
Views: 171
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