Vulnerability identifier: #VU88056

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23138

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Other software / Other software solutions
AutoCAD Architecture
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Electrical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Map 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mechanical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD MEP
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Autodesk Civil 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Advance Steel
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD for Mac LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
DWG Trueview
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of DWG files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2024, 2023, 2021, 2022

AutoCAD Architecture: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD Electrical: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD Map 3D: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD MEP: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2021 - 2024

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2021 - 2024

Advance Steel: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD LT: 2021 - 2024

AutoCAD Mac: 2023.0

AutoCAD for Mac LT: 2023

DWG Trueview: 2022 - 2024

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0006
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-296/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.