CVE-2024-12194 DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software

High 7.8 Published Updated

A malicious DWFX file can trigger memory corruption in Autodesk Navisworks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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-2024-12194?

CVE-2024-12194 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks Freedom, published on 17 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 DWFX file, when parsed through Autodesk Navisworks, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12194?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Navisworks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12194?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12194 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-2024-12194 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12194 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gq79-6cpg-v72r.

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