CVE-2026-16463

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-16463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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..

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
AutodeskAutoCAD>= 2027.0.0, < 2027.1.0
AutodeskAutoCAD LT>= 2027.0.0, < 2027.1.0
AutodeskDWG TrueView>= 2027.0.0, < 2027.1.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16463?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-16463?
CVE-2026-16463 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-16463?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST