How severe is CVE-2024-7994?

CVE-2024-7994 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-2024-7994 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-2024-7994?

CVE-2024-7994 affects Autodesk Revit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7994?

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-2024-7994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48824.

When was CVE-2024-7994 published?

CVE-2024-7994 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7994

CVE-2024-7994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Revit 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% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48824
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Autodesk Revit
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted RFA file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can force a Stack-Based Buffer Overflow. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7994?: A maliciously crafted RFA file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can force a Stack-Based Buffer Overflow. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2024-7994?: CVE-2024-7994 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-2024-7994 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-2024-7994?: CVE-2024-7994 affects Autodesk Revit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7994?: 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-2024-7994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48824.
When was CVE-2024-7994 published?: CVE-2024-7994 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0017

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:revit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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