Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks

CVE-2024-12178

What is CVE-2024-12178?

CVE-2024-12178 describes a significant memory corruption vulnerability found in Autodesk's Navisworks software. This vulnerability arises when the application processes a maliciously crafted DWFX file. An attacker can exploit this flaw to corrupt memory, which could result in the execution of arbitrary code within the current process. This presents serious security risks, as it could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system. Users of Autodesk Navisworks are highly encouraged to apply patches and updates as soon as they are available to mitigate this vulnerability effectively.

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