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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99500

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8896

CWE-ID: CWE-908

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Autodesk

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

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.

Install updates from vendor's website.

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