CVE-2024-8896: autocad — Fix

Description

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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-908 CWE-908

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_lt	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
autodesk	dwg_trueview	2025 — 2025.1.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8896? +

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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-2024-8896? +

CVE-2024-8896 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-2024-8896? +

CVE-2024-8896 affects products from autodesk, specifically: autocad, autocad_advance_steel, autocad_architecture, autocad_civil_3d, autocad_electrical, autocad_lt, autocad_mechanical, autocad_mep, autocad_plant_3d, dwg_trueview. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8896? +

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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