Acdb25.dll NULL Deref in AutoCAD: Crash & Code Exec via Malicious DXF
CVE-2024-8896 Published on October 29, 2024

Autodesk AutoCAD DXF File Parsing Unitialized Variable Code Execution Vulnerability
A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, write sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-8896 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

Use of Uninitialized Resource

The software uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. When a resource has not been properly initialized, the software may behave unexpectedly. This may lead to a crash or invalid memory access, but the consequences vary depending on the type of resource and how it is used within the software.


Products Associated with CVE-2024-8896

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AutoDesk Autocad
 
AutoDesk Autocad Advance Steel
 
AutoDesk Autocad Architecture
 
AutoDesk Autocad Civil 3d
 
AutoDesk Autocad Electrical
 
AutoDesk Autocad Mechanical
 
AutoDesk Autocad Mep
 
AutoDesk Autocad Plant 3d
 
AutoDesk Dwg Trueview
 
AutoDesk Autocad Lt
 

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
0.33%
Percentile
55.73%

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.