#VU80206 Out-of-bounds write in Autodesk products - CVE-2023-29074

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80206

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29074

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Other software / Other software solutions
AutoCAD Architecture
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Electrical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Map 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mechanical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD MEP
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mac LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Autodesk Civil 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Advance Steel
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing CATPART files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted CATPART file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: before 2023.1.4, 2023.1.4

AutoCAD Architecture: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD Electrical: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD Map 3D: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD Mechanical: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD MEP: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD Plant 3D: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD LT: before 2023.1.4

AutoCAD Mac: before 2024.1

AutoCAD Mac LT: before 2024.1

Autodesk Civil 3D: before 2023.1.4

Advance Steel: before 2023.1.4

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External links
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2023-0018
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1438/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1437/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.