What is CVE-2023-27908?

CVE-2023-27908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Installer, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-23.

How severe is CVE-2023-27908?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Autodesk Installer

CVE-2023-27908

A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to write beyond allocated boundaries in the Autodesk installer when parsing the DLL files and could lead to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.

EPSS: 0.002 (13.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Autodesk Installer
N/a Autodesk Installer — versions 1.29.0.90 or later, included with 2023 and 2024 product installs

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

psirt@autodesk.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27908?: CVE-2023-27908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Installer, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-27908?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.