CVE-2024-8596
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on AutoCAD systems by tricking users into opening malicious MODEL files. It affects AutoCAD users who open untrusted files, potentially giving attackers full control of the affected system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Autodesk AutoCAD
📦 What is this software?
Autocad by Autodesk
Autocad Mep by Autodesk
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Application crash or denial of service when users open malicious files from untrusted sources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if users only open trusted files and systems are properly segmented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires user interaction to open malicious file. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Autodesk Security Advisory ADSK-SA-2024-0019 for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0019
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Autodesk Trust Center 2. Download and install the latest AutoCAD update 3. Restart the application 4. Verify the patch is applied
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict MODEL file execution
windowsBlock or restrict execution of MODEL files from untrusted sources
User awareness training
allTrain users to only open MODEL files from trusted sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized AutoCAD execution
- Segment AutoCAD systems from critical network resources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AutoCAD version against affected versions listed in Autodesk advisoryCheck Version:
In AutoCAD: HELP → About → Check version numberVerify Fix Applied:
Verify AutoCAD version matches or exceeds patched version from advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes in AutoCAD
- Unusual file access patterns for MODEL files
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from AutoCAD process
SIEM Query:
Process:AutoCAD.exe AND (EventID:1000 OR FileExtension:.model)