Autodesk AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT/Revit BMP file null pointer dereference
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Revit. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component BMP file Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-7406. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Revit (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component BMP file Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
A maliciously crafted BMP file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
It is possible to read the advisory at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-7406 since 04/29/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
04/29/2026 CVE reserved08/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/07/2026 VulDB entry created
08/07/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: autodesk.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-7406 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7406
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-386895
Entry
Created: 08/07/2026 02:56Changes: 08/07/2026 02:56 (52)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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