#VU92238 Use of Uninitialized Variable in Autodesk products - CVE-2024-23159

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92238

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2024-23159

CWE-ID: CWE-457

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
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 STP files in stp_aim_x64_vc15d.dll. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2024 - 2024.1.4

AutoCAD Architecture: 2024 - 2024.1.4

AutoCAD Electrical: 2024 - 2024.1.4

AutoCAD Map 3D: 2024 - 2024.1.4

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2024 - 2024.1.4

AutoCAD MEP: 2024 - 2024.1.4

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2024 - 2024.1.4

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2024 - 2024.1.4

Advance Steel: 2024 - 2024.1.4

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External links
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0010
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-794/

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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.