CVE-2008-4472: Critical severity autodesk design review 2011 vulnerability
The UpdateEngine class in the LiveUpdate ActiveX control (LiveUpdate16.DLL 17.2.56), as used in Revit Architecture 2009 SP2 and Autodesk Design Review 2009, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the second argument to the ApplyPatch method.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4472?
CVE-2008-4472 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4472?
To fix CVE-2008-4472, ensure that you update to the latest version of Autodesk products or apply available security patches.
Which Autodesk products are affected by CVE-2008-4472?
CVE-2008-4472 affects Autodesk Revit Architecture 2009 SP2, Autodesk Design Review 2009, and Autodesk DWF Viewer.
What can attackers do using CVE-2008-4472?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-4472 to execute arbitrary programs on the vulnerable system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-4472?
As of now, the best approach is to apply an update or patch, as there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2008-4472.