CVE-2024-9500: installer — Fix

Description

A maliciously crafted DLL file when placed in temporary files and folders that are leveraged by the Autodesk Installer could lead to escalation of privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM due to insecure privilege management.

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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-379 CWE-379

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
autodesk	installer	< 2.10.0.20

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9500? +

A maliciously crafted DLL file when placed in temporary files and folders that are leveraged by the Autodesk Installer could lead to escalation of privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM due to insecure privilege management. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9500? +

CVE-2024-9500 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-2024-9500? +

CVE-2024-9500 affects products from autodesk, specifically: installer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9500? +

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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