Buffer overflow in Autodesk Navisworks
CVE-2024-12179
A maliciously crafted DWFX file, when parsed through Autodesk Navisworks, can be used to cause a Heap-based Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (25.4th 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 Navisworks
- Autodesk Navisworks Freedom — versions 2025
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage — versions 2025
- Autodesk Navisworks Simulate — versions 2025
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@autodesk.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12179?
- CVE-2024-12179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-17.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12179?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.