CVE-2024-8589 Autodesk AutoCAD SLDPRT File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 29 Oct 2024 Updated 26 Aug 2025

A malicious SLDPRT file can trigger an out-of-bounds read in Autodesk AutoCAD, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash.

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-2024-8589?

CVE-2024-8589 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad, 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 Out-of-Bounds Read 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-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8589?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Mechanical and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8589?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8589 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-2024-8589 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8589 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Autodesk Autocad vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w82j-qrr8-455x.