CVE-2024-8896 Autodesk AutoCAD DXF File Parsing Unitialized Variable 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 DXF files in Autodesk AutoCAD 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-2024-8896?

CVE-2024-8896 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 DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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-908

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8896?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Lt and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8896?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8896 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-2024-8896 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8896 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4qxh-72x2-v8fc.