CVE-2024-23140: Multiple Vulnerabilities in the Autodesk AutoCAD Desktop Software

Published Jun 25, 2024
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Updated

A maliciously crafted 3DM and MODEL file, when parsed in opennurbs.dll and atfapi.dll through Autodesk applications, can force an Out-of-Bound Read. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2022<2022.1.5
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2023<2023.1.6
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2024<2024.1.4
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2025<2025.1

Event History

Jun 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23140?

CVE-2024-23140 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23140?

To fix CVE-2024-23140, users should update their Autodesk applications to the latest version provided by Autodesk that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of files are associated with CVE-2024-23140?

CVE-2024-23140 specifically pertains to maliciously crafted 3DM and MODEL file formats.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-23140?

CVE-2024-23140 affects Autodesk applications, particularly Autodesk AutoCAD, when parsing specific file types.

5

What could happen if CVE-2024-23140 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-23140 can lead to application crashes, exposure of sensitive data, or execution of arbitrary code.

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