Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Autodesk Installer Application

CVE-2025-5335

What is CVE-2025-5335?

A vulnerability exists in the Autodesk Installer application that allows an attacker to leverage a maliciously crafted binary file. When downloaded, this file can exploit an untrusted search path, leading to unauthorized execution of code with elevated privileges, specifically to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM. This flaw poses a significant risk as it enables attackers to compromise system integrity and execute harmful actions within the affected environment.

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