cad file vulnerability

The tag covers a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-12659) in Siemens Simcenter Femap, specifically in the Datakit library when opening malicious Autodesk Inventor IPT files. The content emphasizes that engineering workstations face similar threats as email clients and browsers, and recommends updating to Femap version V2512.0003 or later, restricting untrusted file handling, and not treating CAD files as safe. The tag is relevant for Windows users in engineering or design environments who need to understand and mitigate CAD file vulnerabilities.