CVE-2023-27911 Memory corruption in Autodesk FBX SDK

High 7.8 Published 17 Apr 2023 Updated 6 Feb 2025

A heap buffer overflow in the Autodesk FBX SDK allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening 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-2023-27911?

CVE-2023-27911 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

A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file that may exploit a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Autodesk® FBX® SDK 2020 or prior which may lead to code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27911?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Fbx Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27911?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27911 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-2023-27911 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27911 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ffrf-xcmj-f59q.