AutoCAD and Inventor security hotfix for Heartbleed vulnerability

Autodesk has released AutoCAD and Inventor security hotfix. This hotfix is to address the Heartbleed vulnerabilty issue. In short, heartbleed bug allows thefts to steal private keys, users’ session keys and passwords. We don’t want this to happen, do we?

This hotfix is only for Inventor, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2015 based products. This includes all AutoCAD 2015 verticals like AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Mechanical, etc.

This hotfix won’t be notified by Autodesk Application manager. Currently Autodesk Application Manager only notify Service Packs, but Autodesk mentioned that hotfix will be supported in the future.

Find the list of all hotfix for Heartbleed vulnerability here.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and also active in Autodesk discussion forum.
I'm an Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD. I'm also a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, appreciation for individuals who give contribution to Autodesk community.
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