CVE-2024-7305: DWF Vulnerability in Autodesk Desktop Software

Published Aug 19, 2024
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Updated

A maliciously crafted DWF file, when parsed in AdDwfPdk.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.

Affected Software

44 affected components
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk Advance Steel>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2022<2022.1.6
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk Civil 3D>=2025<2025.1
Autodesk DWG TrueView>=2023<2023.1.7
Autodesk DWG TrueView>=2024<2024.1.6
Autodesk DWG TrueView>=2025<2025.1

Event History

Aug 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7305?

CVE-2024-7305 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for causing crashes, reading sensitive data, and executing arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7305?

To mitigate CVE-2024-7305, users should update Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Desktop Software to the latest version provided by Autodesk.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7305?

CVE-2024-7305 affects Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Desktop Software.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-7305 enable?

CVE-2024-7305 enables attackers to cause an Out-of-Bounds Write by parsing a maliciously crafted DWF file.

5

Can CVE-2024-7305 impact sensitive data?

Yes, CVE-2024-7305 can allow attackers to read sensitive data from the affected systems.

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