Malicious DWG File Can Cause Memory Corruption, Write Sensitive Data, or Execute Arbitrary Code in AutoCAD
CVE-2024-9489

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Autodesk
Status
Autocad
Autocad Lt
Autocad Architecture
Autocad Electrical
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Autodesk AutoCAD that allows a maliciously crafted DWG file to trigger memory corruption within the ACAD.exe process. When this file is parsed, it may cause the application to crash, possibly leading to the exposure of sensitive data. Additionally, this flaw presents an opportunity for attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the currently running process, which could have serious implications for users' security and data integrity.

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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