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CVE-2024-9997

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2024-9997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted DWG file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Memory Corruption 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted DWG file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Memory Corruption 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.21%

10.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AutodeskAutocad>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Advance Steel>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Architecture>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Civil 3d>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Electrical>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Lt>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Mechanical>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Mep>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskAutocad Plant 3d>= 2025, < 2025.1.1
AutodeskDwg Trueview>= 2025, < 2025.1.1

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9997?
A maliciously crafted DWG file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Memory Corruption 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-2024-9997?
CVE-2024-9997 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9997?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST