Memory Corruption Vulnerability in AutoCAD STP File Parsing
CVE-2024-8598

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Autodesk
Status
Autocad
Autocad Architecture
Autocad Electrical
Autocad Map 3d
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Autodesk AutoCAD software that is triggered when a specially crafted STP file is parsed within the ACTranslators.exe process. This memory corruption issue can be exploited by malicious actors, resulting in application crashes, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potentially the execution of arbitrary code under the current user’s context. Proper precautions and updates are essential to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Advance Steel 2025 < 2025.1.1

Advance Steel 2024 < 2024.1.7

Advance Steel 2023 < 2023.1.7

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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