#VU97903 Heap-based buffer overflow in Autodesk Navisworks - CVE-2024-7674

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97903

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [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-2024-7674

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk Navisworks
Client/Desktop applications / Other client 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 in dwfcore.dll. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted DWF 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk Navisworks: 2025

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External links
https://autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0015
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1320/

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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.