CVE-2023-27914 Memory corruption in Autodesk AutoCAD

High 7.8 Published 14 Apr 2023 Updated 6 Feb 2025

A stack buffer overflow in Autodesk AutoCAD allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive data via a malicious X_B file.

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-2023-27914?

CVE-2023-27914 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad, published on 14 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 maliciously crafted X_B file when parsed through Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2023 can be used to write beyond the allocated buffer causing a Stack Buffer Overflow. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or read sensitive data or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27914?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Lt and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27914?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27914 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-2023-27914 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27914 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hvh-86q3-7h55.