CVE-2023-29069

Published: Nov 22, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to install onto a non-default location, and attacker can overwrite parts of the product with malicious DLLs. These files may then have elevated privileges leading to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.

Affected (1)

Products: Autodesk: Desktop Connector

Autodesk

1 product

Desktop Connector

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Autodesk Desktop Connector	Up to 16.2.1.2016

Related CWEs

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2023-0013

Source: psirt@autodesk.com

Vendor Advisory

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2023-0013

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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