Autodesk AutoCAD Vulnerability Allows Malicious Actors to Execute Arbitrary Code

CVE-2024-7992

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Autodesk AutoCAD and certain AutoCAD-based products that allows a specially crafted DWG file to cause a stack-based buffer overflow during parsing. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to crash the application, read sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Users are advised to apply necessary security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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