CVE-2024-8590 Autodesk AutoCAD 3DM File Parsing Use-After-Free Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 29 Oct 2024 Updated 26 Aug 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause crashes by tricking users into opening malicious 3DM 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-2024-8590?

CVE-2024-8590 is a high-severity use after free 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 3DM file when parsed in atf_api.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Use-After-Free 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-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8590?

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-2024-8590?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8590 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2024-8590 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8590 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qh2-5fqh-rc3w.