Vulnerability · Published Dec 17, 2024 · Assigned by autodesk
CVE-2024-12669DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity heap buffer overflow in Navisworks Freedom from Autodesk. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 23% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 77.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | Navisworks Freedom | 2025 – before 2025.4 |
| Autodesk | Navisworks Simulate | 2025 – before 2025.4 |
| Autodesk | Navisworks Manage | 2025 – before 2025.4 |
Weakness: CWE-122 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H