#VU54346 Type Confusion in Autodesk Design Review - CVE-2021-27038

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54346

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-2021-27038

CWE-ID: CWE-843

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of 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-21-718/

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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.