Autodesk AutoCAD 2025.1 CATPART File ASMKERN230A.dll out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Autodesk AutoCAD 2025.1. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library ASMKERN230A.dll of the component CATPART File Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-8593. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk AutoCAD 2025.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block in the library ASMKERN230A.dll of the component CATPART File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted CATPART file when parsed in ASMKERN230A.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Out-of-Bounds Write 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.

The advisory is available at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-8593 since 09/09/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/11/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/09/2024 🔍
10/30/2024 +51 days 🔍
10/30/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/02/2025 +123 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-8593 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8593
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282462

Entryinfo

Created: 10/30/2024 07:00
Updated: 03/02/2025 03:05
Changes: 10/30/2024 07:00 (63), 02/11/2025 09:14 (13), 03/02/2025 03:05 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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