CVE-2024-8587 Autodesk AutoCAD SLDPRT File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 29 Oct 2024 Updated 3 Sep 2025

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

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-2024-8587?

CVE-2024-8587 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel, published on 29 Oct 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 SLDPRT file when parsed in odxsw_dll.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Heap Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, write sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8587?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Autodesk Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Mechanical, Autodesk Autocad Mep and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8587?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8587 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-2024-8587 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8587 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Autodesk Advance Steel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-365x-gvhj-29hg.