CVE-2023-27908
CVE-2023-27908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Autodesk Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to write beyond allocated boundaries in the Autodesk installer when parsing the DLL files and could lead to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-27908?
- A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to write beyond allocated boundaries in the Autodesk installer when parsing the DLL files and could lead to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-27908?
- CVE-2023-27908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-27908 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-27908?
- CVE-2023-27908 affects Autodesk Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-27908?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-27908 published?
- CVE-2023-27908 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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