AutoCAD DWG Parser Stack-Based Buffer Overflow (CVE-2024-7992)
CVE-2024-7992 Published on October 29, 2024

Autodesk AutoCAD DWG Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability
A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD and certain AutoCAD-based products, can force a Stack-based Buffer Overflow. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-7992 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is a Stack Overflow Vulnerability?

A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

CVE-2024-7992 has been classified to as a Stack Overflow vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: Autodesk AutoCAD LT: Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture: Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical: Autodesk AutoCAD MAP 3D: Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical: Autodesk AutoCAD MEP: Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D: Autodesk Civil 3D: Autodesk Advance Steel: Autodesk DWG TrueView: Autodesk RealDWG:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.20%
Percentile
41.55%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.