CVE-2024-7991: Autodesk AutoCAD DWG Out-of-Bounds Write Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 29 2024(Updated: )
A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD and certain AutoCAD-based products, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Advance Steel | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| AutoCAD | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| Autodesk Civil 3D | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| AutoCAD | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2017 | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| AutoCAD | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| AutoCAD | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| AutoCAD | >=2025<2025.1.1 | |
| Autodesk DWG TrueView 2022 | >=2025<2025.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7991?
CVE-2024-7991 is categorized with a high severity due to its potential for allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7991?
To fix CVE-2024-7991, apply the latest security updates provided by Autodesk for affected versions of AutoCAD.
Which versions of Autodesk software are affected by CVE-2024-7991?
CVE-2024-7991 affects Autodesk AutoCAD and its related products from version 2025 to version 2025.1.1.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-7991?
Exploiting CVE-2024-7991 can lead to application crashes, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and execution of arbitrary code.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-7991?
Users of Autodesk AutoCAD and related applications who open maliciously crafted DWG files are specifically impacted by CVE-2024-7991.
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