Heap-based buffer overflow in Autodesk Navisworks - CVE-2024-7673
Published: October 1, 2024 / Updated: October 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97901
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-2024-7673
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 in w3dtk.dll. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open 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-2024-7673
Install updates from vendor's website.
Autodesk Navisworks - update to 2025.3