CVE-2023-27909 Memory corruption in Autodesk FBX SDK

High 7.8 Published 17 Apr 2023 Updated 6 Feb 2025

An out-of-bounds write in the Autodesk FBX SDK allows attackers to execute code or disclose information via malicious FBX files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-27909?

CVE-2023-27909 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk FBX SDK, published on 17 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Autodesk® FBX® SDK version 2020 or prior may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted FBX files or information disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Fbx Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-27909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36g9-fjvv-qmj3.