Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Autodesk LiveUpdate Control
CVE-2008-4472

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Autodesk
Status
Design Review
Revit Architecture
Dwf Viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2008

What is CVE-2008-4472?

The UpdateEngine class in the LiveUpdate ActiveX control, specifically in LiveUpdate16.DLL version 17.2.56, poses a risk by allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs. This is accomplished through the manipulation of the second argument in the ApplyPatch method, affecting popular Autodesk products such as Revit Architecture 2009 SP2 and Autodesk Design Review 2009.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45521
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31490
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http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=12...
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EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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