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CVE-2023-29074

Autodesk Autocad remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.12%
  1. Published23 Nov 2023

Description

A maliciously crafted CATPART file when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 and 2023 can be used to cause an Out-Of-Bounds Write. 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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Autodesk Autocad≥ 2023.0.0 < 2023.1.4 · ≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2024.1
Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Architecture≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Electrical≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Lt≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4 · < 2024.1
Autodesk Autocad Map 3d≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Mechanical≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Mep≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Plant 3d≥ 2024.0.0 < 2024.1.1 · < 2023.1.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Autodesk Autocad≥ 2023.1.4
Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Architecture≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Electrical≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Lt≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Map 3d≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Mechanical≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Mep≥ 2024.1.1
Autodesk Autocad Plant 3d≥ 2024.1.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-29074 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-29074 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.12%.

How severe is CVE-2023-29074?

CVE-2023-29074 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-29074?

Affected products include Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29074?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Autodesk Autocad 2023.1.4, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel 2024.1.1, Autodesk Autocad Architecture 2024.1.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.