#VU54345 Use-after-free in Autodesk Design Review - CVE-2021-27037

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54345

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27037

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk Design Review
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PNG, PDF, TIFF or DWF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk Design Review: 2011 - 2018

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External links
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0003
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-740/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-719/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-717/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-459/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.