CVE-2025-2497 DWG File Parsing Stack-Based Buffer Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

A malicious DWG file can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in Autodesk Revit, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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-2025-2497?

CVE-2025-2497 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Revit, 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 DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can cause a Stack-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Revit.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2497 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-2025-2497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2r37-g5q9-qrfc.

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