CVE-2021-27031: Autodesk FBX Review DAE File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2021
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Updated

A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in FBX's Review causing the application to reference a memory location controlled by an unauthorized third party, thereby running arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

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 DAE files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. 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·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:44 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Autodesk FBX Review vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Autodesk FBX Review vulnerability is CVE-2021-27031.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27031?

The severity of CVE-2021-27031 is critical with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-27031?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2021-27031 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk FBX Review through user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2021-27031?

Autodesk FBX Review versions up to and including 1.5.0 are affected by CVE-2021-27031.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-27031?

Yes, users should update to a version of Autodesk FBX Review that is not affected by CVE-2021-27031.

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