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CVE-2026-17550: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in Autodesk AutoCAD

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17550cvecve-2026-17550cwe-125
Published: 07/29/2026 (07/29/2026, 15:23:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Autodesk
Product: AutoCAD

Description

A maliciously crafted DWG or DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or disclose sensitive information.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.5medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected software

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Affected versions
>=2027.0.0 <2027.1.0

Autodesk

AutoCAD LT

Affected versions
>=2027.0.0 <2027.1.0

Autodesk

DWG TrueView

Affected versions
>=2027.0.0 <2027.1.0
CPE configurations (3)
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/08/2026, 13:01:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-125) arises from an out-of-bounds read condition when AutoCAD processes maliciously crafted DWG or DXF files. Exploitation can lead to application crashes or information disclosure. The affected product is Autodesk AutoCAD, specifically versions 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high availability impact due to crashes. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no active exploitation is known.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can cause AutoCAD to crash, resulting in denial of service. There is also potential for sensitive information disclosure due to the out-of-bounds read. However, confidentiality and integrity impacts are not indicated by the CVSS vector. The medium severity rating reflects the availability impact and the need for user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening DWG or DXF files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering the vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
autodesk
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T12:14:33.962Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a6a1e549c2644c7f8b2d2df

Added to database: 07/29/2026, 15:37:56 UTC

Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 13:01:34 UTC

Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:52 UTC

Views: 62

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