Autodesk AutoCAD: Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2023-27912 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Autodesk AutoCAD, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Autodesk AutoCAD versions: 2023. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Autocad to 2023.1.3 or a later version.
- Update Autocad Advance Steel to 2023.1.3 or a later version.
- Update Autocad Architecture to 2023.1.3 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on autodesk.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Autodesk AutoCAD | 2023 | Not stated |
| Autodesk | Autocad | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Advance Steel | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Architecture | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Civil 3d | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Electrical | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Lt | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Map 3d | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mechanical | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mep | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Plant 3d | 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.3 | 2023.1.3 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CISA (ADP) |
Official description
A maliciously crafted X_B file when parsed through Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2023 can force an Out-of-Bound Read. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or read sensitive data or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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Recent Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities
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