CVE-2021-27027: Autodesk FBX Review FBX File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2021
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Updated

An Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Autodesk FBX Review version 1.5.0 and prior may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted DLL files or information disclosure.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Autodesk FBX Review. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of FBX files. Crafted data in an FBX file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk FBX Review. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of FBX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write before the start of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk FBX Review. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of FBX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
Autodesk FBX Review<=1.5.0
Autodesk FBX Review

Event History

Apr 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:44 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27027?

CVE-2021-27027 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-27027?

To fix CVE-2021-27027, update Autodesk FBX Review to version 1.5.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-27027?

CVE-2021-27027 can be exploited through maliciously crafted DLL files that lead to out-of-bounds reads.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2021-27027?

Exploiting CVE-2021-27027 may lead to information disclosure or unauthorized code execution on the affected system.

5

Which versions of Autodesk FBX Review are affected by CVE-2021-27027?

Versions of Autodesk FBX Review up to and including 1.5.0 are affected by CVE-2021-27027.

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