CVE-2024-23147: Autodesk AutoCAD · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Autodesk AutoCADSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor Autodesk’s official channels closely for patch releases and apply updates immediately once available. 2. Implement strict file validation and scanning policies for all CAD files received from external sources, including contractors and partners. 3. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to restrict AutoCAD’s ability to execute unauthorized code or access sensitive system resources. 4. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected memory access patterns or process injections. 5. Educate users on the risks of opening CAD files from untrusted sources and enforce policies requiring verification of file origins. 6. Consider network segmentation to isolate engineering workstations running AutoCAD from other critical infrastructure. 7. Utilize advanced memory protection features available in modern operating systems, such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), to reduce exploitation success. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on CAD environments to identify and remediate potential attack vectors.
Description
A maliciously crafted CATPART, X_B and STEP, when parsed in ASMKERN228A.dll and ASMKERN229A.dll through Autodesk applications, can lead to a memory corruption vulnerability by write access violation. This vulnerability, in conjunction with other vulnerabilities, can lead to code execution in the context of the current process.