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CVE-2024-8597
HIGH

Autodesk AutoCAD STEP File Parsing Memory Corruption Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 29, 2024 · Updated Oct 23, 2026

Severity · CVSSHIGH · 7.8
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood0.21%
QFinch risk score10 / 100

Original summary

Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026

Autodesk AutoCAD STEP File Parsing Memory Corruption Code Execution Vulnerability

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QFinch assessment

A maliciously crafted STP file when parsed in ASMDATAX230A.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. 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.

Evidence: public source records

Affected products

Affected scope reported by the available public evidence
Affected package, product or rangeFix status
Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions.Consult source advisory

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Remediation

Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.

  1. Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
  2. Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
  3. Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Review primary references

Evidence coverage

CVENVDEPSS
SSVC priority
MEDIUM
Confidence
10%
Aliases
None reported

Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.

Sources and record history

  1. www.autodesk.com ↗

Record history

Published Oct 29, 2024 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026