CVE-2024-12671: DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software

Published Dec 17, 2024
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Updated

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
Autodesk Navisworks
Autodesk Navisworks>=2025<2025.4

Event History

Dec 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12671?

CVE-2024-12671 is a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds write, which can lead to crashes or code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12671?

To mitigate CVE-2024-12671, users should update to the latest version of Autodesk Navisworks as per the vendor's security advisory.

3

What type of attack exploits CVE-2024-12671?

CVE-2024-12671 can be exploited through a maliciously crafted DWFX file that, when opened, triggers the out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

4

What are the impacts of CVE-2024-12671?

The impacts of CVE-2024-12671 include the possibility of application crashing, data corruption, and arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2024-12671 specific to any version of Autodesk Navisworks?

CVE-2024-12671 affects all versions of Autodesk Navisworks that can process DWFX files.

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