Use of uninitialized resource in Autodesk products - CVE-2024-8896

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99500

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-2024-8896

CWE-ID: CWE-908

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in acdb25.dll. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted DXF file, trigger uninitialized usage of resources and bypass implemented security mechanisms.

Autodesk AutoCAD
AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Mechanical
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Autodesk Civil 3D
Advance Steel
DWG Trueview

Install updates from vendor's website.

Autodesk AutoCAD - update to 2025.1.1
AutoCAD LT - update to 2025.1.1
AutoCAD Architecture - update to 2025.1.1
AutoCAD Electrical - update to 2025.1.1
AutoCAD Mechanical - update to 2025.1.1
AutoCAD MEP - update to 2025.1.1
AutoCAD Plant 3D - update to 2025.1.1
Autodesk Civil 3D - update to 2025.1.1
Advance Steel - update to 2025.1.1
DWG Trueview - update to 2025.1.1

• https://autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0021
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1426/

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Autodesk AutoCAD and desktop products