CVE-2024-8598: autocad Buffer Overflow (CVSS 7.8)

Description

A maliciously crafted STP file when parsed in ACTranslators.exe through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, write sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-119 Buffer Overflow

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
autodesk	autocad	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_advance_steel	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_architecture	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_civil_3d	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_electrical	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_mechanical	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_mep	2025 — 2025.1.1
autodesk	autocad_plant_3d	2025 — 2025.1.1
microsoft	windows	All

References

Other References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8598? +

A maliciously crafted STP file when parsed in ACTranslators.exe through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, write sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8598? +

CVE-2024-8598 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8598? +

CVE-2024-8598 affects products from autodesk, microsoft, specifically: autocad, autocad_advance_steel, autocad_architecture, autocad_civil_3d, autocad_electrical, autocad_mechanical, autocad_mep, autocad_plant_3d, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8598? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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