PatchTheCVECVE-2025-5046: A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read
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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE
CVE-2025-5046 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting advance steel, autocad, autocad architecture. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read 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.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2025-08-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
autodesk advance steel DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2026
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy advance-steel || rpm -q advance-steel || advance-steel --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison advance-steel
sudo apt install advance-steel=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo apt-mark hold advance-steel
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list advance-steel
sudo dnf downgrade advance-steel-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo dnf versionlock add advance-steel
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
autodesk autocad DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2026
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy autocad || rpm -q autocad || autocad --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison autocad
sudo apt install autocad=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo apt-mark hold autocad
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list autocad
sudo dnf downgrade autocad-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo dnf versionlock add autocad
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
autodesk autocad architecture DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2026
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy autocad-architecture || rpm -q autocad-architecture || autocad-architecture --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison autocad-architecture
sudo apt install autocad-architecture=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo apt-mark hold autocad-architecture
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list autocad-architecture
sudo dnf downgrade autocad-architecture-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo dnf versionlock add autocad-architecture
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
autodesk autocad electrical DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2026
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy autocad-electrical || rpm -q autocad-electrical || autocad-electrical --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison autocad-electrical
sudo apt install autocad-electrical=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo apt-mark hold autocad-electrical
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list autocad-electrical
sudo dnf downgrade autocad-electrical-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo dnf versionlock add autocad-electrical
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
autodesk autocad lt DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2026
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy autocad-lt || rpm -q autocad-lt || autocad-lt --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison autocad-lt
sudo apt install autocad-lt=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo apt-mark hold autocad-lt
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list autocad-lt
sudo dnf downgrade autocad-lt-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo dnf versionlock add autocad-lt
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
autodesk autocad map 3d DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2026
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy autocad-map-3d || rpm -q autocad-map-3d || autocad-map-3d --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison autocad-map-3d
sudo apt install autocad-map-3d=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo apt-mark hold autocad-map-3d
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list autocad-map-3d
sudo dnf downgrade autocad-map-3d-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026>
sudo dnf versionlock add autocad-map-3d
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-5046?
advance steel: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; autocad: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; autocad architecture: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-5046 being exploited?
CVE-2025-5046 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-5046 affect?
CVE-2025-5046 affects advance steel, autocad, autocad architecture. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code
How urgent is CVE-2025-5046?
Priority 29/100. High severity
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