Heap-based buffer overflow in Autodesk products - CVE-2024-8591

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99509

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-2024-8591

CWE-ID: CWE-122

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 AcTranslators.exe. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted 3DM 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.

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

Install updates from vendor's website.

Autodesk AutoCAD - 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

• https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0019
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1435/

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Autodesk AutoCAD and AutoCAD-based products