CVE-2024-37000: 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. Immediately implement strict controls on the sources of X_B files, including blocking or quarantining files from untrusted or unknown origins. 2. Educate users, especially CAD operators, about the risks of opening files from unverified sources and train them to recognize suspicious files. 3. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor AutoCAD processes for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 4. Use application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context and impact of potential exploits. 5. Regularly back up critical design files and maintain version control to enable recovery in case of data corruption or ransomware attacks. 6. Monitor Autodesk’s security advisories closely and apply patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7. Consider network segmentation to isolate CAD workstations from other critical systems to limit lateral movement if exploitation occurs. 8. Implement file integrity monitoring on directories storing CAD files to detect unauthorized modifications.
Description
A maliciously crafted X_B file, when parsed in pskernel.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.