Advisory Details

July 25th, 2024

Autodesk AutoCAD X_T File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-958
ZDI-CAN-23829

CVE ID CVE-2024-37005
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Autodesk
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AutoCAD
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk AutoCAD. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of X_T files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Autodesk has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0010
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-04-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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