Memory Corruption Vulnerability in AutoCAD Could Lead to Crashes or Data Theft

CVE-2024-8592

What is CVE-2024-8592?

A vulnerability exists within Autodesk AutoCAD where a specially crafted CATPART file can be parsed by AcTranslators.exe, leading to a memory corruption issue. Attackers can exploit this flaw to crash the application, compromise process integrity, or run arbitrary code, resulting in significant security risks, including sensitive data exposure. Users of AutoCAD should apply security updates and follow best practices to mitigate potential threats.

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