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CVE-2024-12179: DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2024-12-17 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-122
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
- Autodesk Navisworks: from 2025 before 2025.4 — fixed in 2025.4
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Autodesk Navisworks 2025.4. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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