CVE-2023-7298 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in in Autodesk Desktop Software

Medium 4.4 Published 9 Dec 2024 Updated 18 Aug 2025

A malicious FBX file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in the Autodesk FBX SDK, allowing arbitrary code execution or crashes.

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-2023-7298?

CVE-2023-7298 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk FBX SDK, published on 9 Dec 2024. 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 FBX file, when parsed through Autodesk FBX SDK, may force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Fbx Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7298?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7298 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-2023-7298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-7298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqp5-36cq-qjxw.