Autodesk Revit prior 2024.3.3/2025.4.2/2026.2 RTE File Parser heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Autodesk Revit. This affects an unknown part of the component RTE File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-5040. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk Revit. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component RTE File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted RTE file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can force a Heap-Based Overflow 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-2025-5040 since 05/21/2025. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242247 (Autodesk Revit 2024.x < 2024.3.3 / 2025.x < 2025.4.2 / 2026.x < 2026.2 Mutliple Vulnerabilities (ADSK-SA-2025-0012)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2024.3.3, 2025.4.2 or 2026.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (242247) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-20991). Once again VulDB remains the best 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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 242247
Nessus Name: Autodesk Revit 2024.x < 2024.3.3 / 2025.x < 2025.4.2 / 2026.x < 2026.2 Mutliple Vulnerabilities (ADSK-SA-2025-0012)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revit 2024.3.3/2025.4.2/2026.2

Timelineinfo

05/21/2025 CVE reserved
07/10/2025 +50 days Advisory disclosed
07/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2025 +12 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5040 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315988
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2025 16:21
Updated: 07/22/2025 19:13
Changes: 07/10/2025 16:21 (63), 07/10/2025 16:38 (1), 07/18/2025 17:33 (2), 07/22/2025 19:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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