What is the severity of CVE-2024-12198?

CVE-2024-12198 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12198?

To mitigate CVE-2024-12198, users should update Autodesk Navisworks to the latest patched version provided by Autodesk.

What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2024-12198?

CVE-2024-12198 can be exploited to cause a crash, data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

What does CVE-2024-12198 affect?

CVE-2024-12198 affects Autodesk Navisworks when parsing maliciously crafted DWFX files.

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-12198?

You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2024-12198 by checking if you are using an affected version of Autodesk Navisworks and if you have applied the latest security updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-12198

high

7.8

CWE

787

17/12/2024

8/5/2025

CVE-2024-12198: DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software

First published: Tue Dec 17 2024(Updated: )

A maliciously crafted DWFX file, when parsed through Autodesk Navisworks, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Credit: psirt@autodesk.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Autodesk Navisworks
Autodesk Navisworks	>=2025<2025.4

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Reference Links

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0027

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12198?
CVE-2024-12198 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12198?
To mitigate CVE-2024-12198, users should update Autodesk Navisworks to the latest patched version provided by Autodesk.
What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2024-12198?
CVE-2024-12198 can be exploited to cause a crash, data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
What does CVE-2024-12198 affect?
CVE-2024-12198 affects Autodesk Navisworks when parsing maliciously crafted DWFX files.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-12198?
You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2024-12198 by checking if you are using an affected version of Autodesk Navisworks and if you have applied the latest security updates.

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