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Status published
High
CVE-2024-12179
DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Navisworks Freedom, Navisworks Simulate, Navisworks Manage
Vulnerable Versions:
2025
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 17th, 2024
Last Modified:
August 26th, 2025
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H