What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8896?

CVE-2024-8896 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Autocad CVE-2024-8896

HIGH

Use of Uninitialized Resource (CWE-908)

2024-10-29 psirt@autodesk.com

RCE Information Disclosure Autocad Autocad Architecture Autocad Electrical Autocad Mechanical Autocad Mep Autocad Plant 3D Autocad Lt Dwg Trueview Autocad Civil 3D Autocad Advance Steel Autodesk

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-908 ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Variable initialization
Impact	CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker with access to the system could access uninitialized memory causing crashes or information disclosure. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Initialize all variables, use compiler warnings for uninitialized access, use memory-safe languages.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Uninitialized Resource (CWE-908), which allows attackers to access uninitialized memory causing crashes or information disclosure. A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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. Affected products include: Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Civil 3D, Autodesk Autocad Electrical.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

A maliciously crafted DXF file when parsed in acdb25.dll through Autodesk AutoCAD can force to access a variable prior to initialization. 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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 90% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +39

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_advance_steel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_architecture:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_civil_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_electrical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mechanical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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ADVISORY https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0021

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