CVE-2025-5040
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CVE-2025-5040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted RTE file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A maliciously crafted RTE file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | Revit | >= 2024, < 2024.3.3 |
| Autodesk | Revit | >= 2025, < 2025.4.2 |
| Autodesk | Revit | >= 2026, < 2026.2 |
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Timeline
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