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7.8

Autodesk Revit: Malicious PDF File Can Crash or Harm Data

CVE-2024-7993 · published 2 years ago
Summary

A malicious PDF file can crash Autodesk Revit or damage your data. This can happen if you open a specially crafted PDF file in Revit. To stay safe, make sure to only open trusted PDF files in Autodesk Revit.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
autodesk revit >= 2024, < 2024.2.2
>= 2025, < 2025.3
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:revit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, may force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data co...
A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, may force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published16 Oct 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-7993 · NVD
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