What is CVE-2023-29069?

CVE-2023-29069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Desktop Connector, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-11-22.

How severe is CVE-2023-29069?

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

Vulnerability in Autodesk Desktop Connector

CVE-2023-29069

A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to install onto a non-default location, and attacker can overwrite parts of the product with malicious DLLs. These files may then have elevated privileges leading to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.

EPSS: 0.003 (17.5th 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 Desktop Connector — versions 16.2.1 and Prior
Autodesk Desktop_connector

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

psirt@autodesk.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29069?: CVE-2023-29069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Desktop Connector, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-11-22.
How severe is CVE-2023-29069?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.