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Vulnerability record · CVE-2024-8896 · published 29 October 2024

CVE-2024-8896: Autodesk autocad use of uninitialized resource vulnerability

Autodesk · Autocad

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.20% · top 90.7% CWE-908 · Use of uninitialized resource
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.20%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
10Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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.

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

Affected products

10 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0021 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2024-8896), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-06). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.