How severe is CVE-2024-8590?

CVE-2024-8590 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-2024-8590 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-2024-8590?

CVE-2024-8590 primarily affects Autodesk Autocad. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8590?

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-2024-8590 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8590 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49650.

When was CVE-2024-8590 published?

CVE-2024-8590 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8590

CVE-2024-8590 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-416.

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-2024-49650
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Autodesk Autocad
Published: 2024-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted 3DM file when parsed in atf_api.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Use-After-Free 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8590?: A maliciously crafted 3DM file when parsed in atf_api.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Use-After-Free 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8590?: CVE-2024-8590 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-2024-8590 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-2024-8590?: CVE-2024-8590 primarily affects Autodesk Autocad. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8590?: 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-2024-8590 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8590 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49650.
When was CVE-2024-8590 published?: CVE-2024-8590 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0019

Affected products (8)

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_mechanical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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