CVE-2024-7991
CVE-2024-7991 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48821
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Autodesk Autocad
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD and certain AutoCAD-based products, may force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-7991?
- A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD and certain AutoCAD-based products, may force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
- How severe is CVE-2024-7991?
- CVE-2024-7991 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-2024-7991 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-7991?
- CVE-2024-7991 primarily affects Autodesk Autocad. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-7991?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-7991 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-7991 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48821.
- When was CVE-2024-7991 published?
- CVE-2024-7991 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_advance_steel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_architecture:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_civil_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_electrical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mechanical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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