#VU99510 Out-of-bounds write in Autodesk products


| Updated: 2024-11-01

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99510

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-2024-8593

CWE-ID: CWE-787

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 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

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in ASMKERN230A.dll. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted CATPART file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2025

AutoCAD Architecture: 2025

AutoCAD Electrical: 2025

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2025

AutoCAD MEP: 2025

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2025

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2025

Advance Steel: 2025


External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0019
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1434/


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.


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