Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Autodesk AutoCAD

CVE-2024-8597

What is CVE-2024-8597?

A vulnerability exists within Autodesk AutoCAD where a specially crafted STP file, when processed by the ASMDATAX230A.dll, can lead to a memory corruption scenario. This vulnerability enables a malicious actor to cause application crashes, manipulate sensitive data, or perform arbitrary code execution within the current process context. This poses a significant risk, as it can compromise system functionality and security if exploited.

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