Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Navisworks
CVE-2024-7673

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Autodesk
Status
Navisworks Freedom
Navisworks Simulate
Navisworks Manage
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2024

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in Autodesk Navisworks involving a heap-based buffer overflow that occurs when a specially crafted DWFX file is processed by w3dtk.dll. This flaw enables a malicious actor to exploit the situation, potentially leading to application crashes or unauthorized execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Users of affected versions of Autodesk Navisworks are advised to remain vigilant and apply necessary security updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Navisworks Freedom 2025 < 2025.3

Navisworks Freedom 2024 < 2024.3

Navisworks Freedom 2023 < 2023.5

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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