Autodesk Revit prior 2024.3.3/2025.4.2/2026.1 RFA File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Autodesk Revit. The affected element is an unknown function of the component RFA File Handler. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-5036. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Autodesk Revit and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component RFA File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A maliciously crafted RFA file, when linked or imported into Autodesk Revit, can force a Use-After-Free 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-5036 since 05/21/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2024.3.3, 2025.4.2 or 2026.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-16683). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revit 2024.3.3/2025.4.2/2026.1

Timelineinfo

05/21/2025 🔍
06/02/2025 +12 days 🔍
06/02/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2025 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5036 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5036
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310855
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2025 20:22
Updated: 06/03/2025 08:20
Changes: 06/02/2025 20:22 (63), 06/03/2025 02:33 (1), 06/03/2025 08:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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