CVE-2023-29073 Memory corruption in AutoCAD, Advance Steel and Civil 3D

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Nov 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause crashes by tricking users into opening malicious MODEL files in Autodesk CAD applications.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29073?

CVE-2023-29073 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad, published on 23 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A maliciously crafted MODEL file when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 and 2023 can be used to cause a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow. 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.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29073?

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-2023-29073?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29073 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-2023-29073 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29073 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Autodesk Autocad vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gv4f-48g4-9pqh.