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CVE-2024-37006: Autodesk AutoCAD · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Autodesk AutoCADSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 25 Jun 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Autodesk AutoCADAffected
  • 2022 – 2025
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Monitor Autodesk's official channels closely for patches addressing CVE-2024-37006 and apply them promptly once available.
  2. Implement strict file handling policies to restrict the opening of CATPRODUCT files from untrusted or unknown sources.
  3. Employ advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous memory corruption or suspicious DLL activity related to CC5Dll.dll.
  4. Conduct user awareness training focused on the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected CAD files, emphasizing phishing and social engineering tactics.
  5. Utilize application whitelisting to limit execution of unauthorized binaries and scripts within design environments.
  6. Isolate AutoCAD workstations in segmented network zones to reduce lateral movement in case of compromise.
  7. Regularly back up critical design files and verify backup integrity to enable recovery from potential ransomware or destructive attacks leveraging this vulnerability.

Description

A maliciously crafted CATPRODUCT file, when parsed in CC5Dll.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.

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