Autodesk Shared Components up to 2026.2 X_T File Parser buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk Shared Components up to 2026.2 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component X_T File Parser. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-5038. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk Shared Components up to 2026.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component X_T File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-5038 since 05/21/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-23031). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Shared Components 2026.3

Timelineinfo

05/21/2025 CVE reserved
07/29/2025 +69 days Advisory disclosed
07/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/04/2025 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5038 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5038
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318056
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2025 20:10
Updated: 08/04/2025 16:22
Changes: 07/29/2025 20:10 (64), 07/30/2025 10:00 (1), 08/04/2025 16:22 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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