What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25259?

ZDI-CAN-25259 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25259?

To fix ZDI-CAN-25259, ensure you update Autodesk AutoCAD to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-25259?

ZDI-CAN-25259 affects installations of Autodesk AutoCAD that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.

What are the requirements for exploiting ZDI-CAN-25259?

Exploiting ZDI-CAN-25259 requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious web page.

What impact can ZDI-CAN-25259 have on my system?

If successfully exploited, ZDI-CAN-25259 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-25259

31/10/2024

ZDI-CAN-25259: ZDI-24-1426: Autodesk AutoCAD DXF File Parsing Unitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Oct 31 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk AutoCAD. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-8896.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AutoCAD

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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1426/ (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25259?
ZDI-CAN-25259 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25259?
To fix ZDI-CAN-25259, ensure you update Autodesk AutoCAD to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-25259?
ZDI-CAN-25259 affects installations of Autodesk AutoCAD that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.
What are the requirements for exploiting ZDI-CAN-25259?
Exploiting ZDI-CAN-25259 requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious web page.
What impact can ZDI-CAN-25259 have on my system?
If successfully exploited, ZDI-CAN-25259 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25259?
ZDI-CAN-25259 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25259?
To fix ZDI-CAN-25259, ensure you update Autodesk AutoCAD to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-25259?
ZDI-CAN-25259 affects installations of Autodesk AutoCAD that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.
What are the requirements for exploiting ZDI-CAN-25259?
Exploiting ZDI-CAN-25259 requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious web page.
What impact can ZDI-CAN-25259 have on my system?
If successfully exploited, ZDI-CAN-25259 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.