Buffer overflow in Autodesk Navisworks

CVE-2024-12669

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

Published · last modified .

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.003 (20.5th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 21st percentile — 20.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2024-12669: held from 0.003 to 0.003.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12669?
CVE-2024-12669 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-2024-12669?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.