DXF File Parsing Heap-Based Overflow in Autodesk AutoCAD
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16463 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | autodesk |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-29 16:17:50 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-30 16:27:52 UTC |
| Description | A maliciously crafted DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.001330000 probability, percentile 0.032610000 (date 2026-08-02)
Problem Types: CWE-122 | CWE-122 CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Autodesk | AutoCAD | affected 2027.0.0 2027.1.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Autodesk | AutoCAD LT | affected 2027.0.0 2027.1.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Autodesk | DWG TrueView | affected 2027.0.0 2027.1.0 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.autodesk.com/products/dwg-trueview/overview | [email protected] | www.autodesk.com | |
| www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0009 | [email protected] | www.autodesk.com | |
| www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview | [email protected] | www.autodesk.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.