CVE-2024-8591 HIGH

CVE-2024-8591: Autodesk AutoCAD 3DM File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Autodesk
Product AutoCAD
Weakness CWE-122
Published October 29, 2024
Last update August 26, 2025
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A maliciously crafted 3DM file when parsed in AcTranslators.exe through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. 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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 29, 2024 CVE published
August 26, 2025 Record updated