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 |
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Autodesk Navisworks |
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CVE-2024-12199 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause data corruption and execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2024-12199, update Autodesk Navisworks to the latest version provided by Autodesk that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-12199 can be exploited by malicious actors using crafted DWFX files to cause application crashes or execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2024-12199 affects all versions of Autodesk Navisworks that are vulnerable to parsing malicious DWFX files.
Yes, CVE-2024-12199 can lead to remote code execution if an attacker successfully exploits the out-of-bounds write vulnerability.