CVE-2025-1275 JPG File Parsing Heap-Based Overflow Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 15 Apr 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause crashes by tricking users into opening malicious JPG files in Autodesk applications.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-1275?

CVE-2025-1275 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel, published on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A maliciously crafted JPG file, when linked or imported into certain Autodesk applications, 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.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1275?

It affects 12 products.

Products include Autodesk Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Lt, Autodesk Autocad Map 3d and 6 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1275?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1275 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-1275 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1275 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Autodesk Advance Steel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvqg-86qw-rhm8.