What is the severity of CVE-2024-23120?

CVE-2024-23120 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for data corruption and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23120?

To mitigate CVE-2024-23120, ensure that you apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Autodesk for AutoCAD.

What types of files exploit CVE-2024-23120?

CVE-2024-23120 is exploited through specially crafted STP and STEP files that, when processed by Autodesk AutoCAD, trigger the vulnerability.

Which versions of AutoCAD are affected by CVE-2024-23120?

CVE-2024-23120 affects various versions of Autodesk AutoCAD that utilize the ASMIMPORT228A.dll and ASMIMPORT229A.dll components.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-23120?

Exploiting CVE-2024-23120 can lead to application crashes, data corruption, or execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-23120

high

7.8

CWE

787

EPSS

0.043%

21/2/2024

10/2/2025

CVE-2024-23120: Multiple Vulnerabilities in the Autodesk AutoCAD Desktop Software

First published: Wed Feb 21 2024(Updated: )

A maliciously crafted STP and STEP file, when parsed in ASMIMPORT228A.dll and ASMIMPORT229A.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD, 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.

Credit: psirt@autodesk.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AutoCAD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23120?
CVE-2024-23120 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for data corruption and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23120?
To mitigate CVE-2024-23120, ensure that you apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Autodesk for AutoCAD.
What types of files exploit CVE-2024-23120?
CVE-2024-23120 is exploited through specially crafted STP and STEP files that, when processed by Autodesk AutoCAD, trigger the vulnerability.
Which versions of AutoCAD are affected by CVE-2024-23120?
CVE-2024-23120 affects various versions of Autodesk AutoCAD that utilize the ASMIMPORT228A.dll and ASMIMPORT229A.dll components.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-23120?
Exploiting CVE-2024-23120 can lead to application crashes, data corruption, or execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23120?
CVE-2024-23120 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for data corruption and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23120?
To mitigate CVE-2024-23120, ensure that you apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Autodesk for AutoCAD.
What types of files exploit CVE-2024-23120?
CVE-2024-23120 is exploited through specially crafted STP and STEP files that, when processed by Autodesk AutoCAD, trigger the vulnerability.
Which versions of AutoCAD are affected by CVE-2024-23120?
CVE-2024-23120 affects various versions of Autodesk AutoCAD that utilize the ASMIMPORT228A.dll and ASMIMPORT229A.dll components.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-23120?
Exploiting CVE-2024-23120 can lead to application crashes, data corruption, or execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.