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CVE-2024-8896

Autodesk AutoCAD DXF File Parsing Unitialized Variable Code Execution Vulnerability

Published: Oct 29, 2024Updated: Nov 1, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-908
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 89.9%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, write sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-908

Affected Products

autocadautodesk
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
autocad advance steelautodesk
Mixed
Consumer Software / productivity
autocad architectureautodesk
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
autocad civil 3dautodesk
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
autocad electricalautodesk
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
autodeskcommercialUSConsumer Softwareaka autodesk inc
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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Collection
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References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0021
autodesk.com
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1426/
zerodayinitiative.com

Timeline

Published
Oct 29, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 1, 2024

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