CVE-2026-17550
DWG or DXF File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read in Autodesk AutoCAD
Description
A maliciously crafted DWG or DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or disclose sensitive information.
INFO
Published Date :
July 29, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-17550
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 7e40ea87-bc65-4944-9723-dd79dd760601 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches for Autodesk AutoCAD.
- Avoid opening untrusted DWG or DXF files.
- Configure input validation for file parsing.
- Implement memory safety checks.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-17550.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview | |
| https://www.autodesk.com/products/dwg-trueview/overview | |
| https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0009 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-17550 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-17550
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-17550 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-17550', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-29T17:57:10.529676Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Autodesk', 'product': 'AutoCAD', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2027.0.0', 'lessThan': '2027.1.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Autodesk', 'product': 'AutoCAD LT', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2027.0.0', 'lessThan': '2027.1.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Autodesk', 'product': 'DWG TrueView', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2027.0.0', 'lessThan': '2027.1.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A maliciously crafted DWG or DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or disclose sensitive information. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/products/dwg-trueview/overview Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0009