Autodesk AutoCAD prior 2025.1.2 CATPRODUCT File uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Advance Steel and AutoCAD MAP 3D. The affected element is an unknown function of the component CATPRODUCT File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized variable. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-1649. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Advance Steel and AutoCAD MAP 3D and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component CATPRODUCT File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted CATPRODUCT file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Uninitialized Variable vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

The advisory is shared for download at autodesk.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-1649 since 02/24/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2025.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Uninitialized variable
CWE: CWE-457 / CWE-453
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Upgrade: AutoCAD/AutoCAD Architecture/AutoCAD Electrical/AutoCAD Mechanical/AutoCAD MEP/AutoCAD Plant 3D/Civil 3D/Advance Steel/AutoCAD MAP 3D 2025.1.2

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02/24/2025 🔍
03/13/2025 +17 days 🔍
03/13/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/19/2025 +159 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1649 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1649
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299668

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2025 18:53
Updated: 08/19/2025 16:47
Changes: 03/13/2025 18:53 (63), 08/19/2025 16:47 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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