Buffer overflow in Autodesk products - CVE-2024-9489

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99501

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-2024-9489

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ACAD.exe. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DWG file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

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-24-1425/

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Autodesk AutoCAD and desktop products