Out-of-bounds read in Autodesk products - CVE-2023-27912

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75056

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27912

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Map 3D
AutoCAD Mechanical
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD Plant 3D
AutoCAD LT
Autodesk Civil 3D
Advance Steel

Software vendor:
Autodesk

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted X_B file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2023-0005