#VU99503 Buffer overflow in Autodesk products - CVE-2024-9997

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99503

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-2024-9997

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Other software / Other software solutions
AutoCAD LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Architecture
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Electrical
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
DWG Trueview
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in acdb25.dll. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DWG file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2025

AutoCAD LT: 2025

AutoCAD Architecture: 2025

AutoCAD Electrical: 2025

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2025

AutoCAD MEP: 2025

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2025

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2025

Advance Steel: 2025

DWG Trueview: 2025

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External links
https://autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0021
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1423/

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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.