Heap-based buffer overflow in Autodesk Navisworks - CVE-2024-12669
Published: December 19, 2024 / Updated: December 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101865
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12669
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted DWFX file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Autodesk Navisworks
How to mitigate CVE-2024-12669
Install updates from vendor's website.
Autodesk Navisworks - update to 2025.4