Autodesk AutoCAD prior 2026.1 DGN File Parser Uninitialized uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD MAP 3D, Civil 3D and Advance Steel and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component DGN File Parser. Executing a manipulation of the argument Uninitialized can lead to uninitialized variable. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-5047. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD MAP 3D, Civil 3D and Advance Steel and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component DGN File Parser. The manipulation of the argument Uninitialized 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 DGN 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-2025-5047 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2026.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-25034) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1853). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Civil 3D

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT/AutoCAD Architecture/AutoCAD Electrical/AutoCAD Mechanical/AutoCAD MEP/AutoCAD Plant 3D/AutoCAD MAP 3D/Civil 3D/Advance Steel 2026.1

Timelineinfo

05/21/2025 CVE reserved
08/15/2025 +86 days Advisory disclosed
08/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/19/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5047 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5047
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320296
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1853 - Verschiedene Autodesk AutoCAD-Produkte und Civil 3D: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2025 18:20
Updated: 08/19/2025 04:52
Changes: 08/15/2025 18:20 (64), 08/16/2025 07:10 (1), 08/18/2025 11:15 (7), 08/19/2025 04:52 (1)
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