How does CVE-2021-27033 work?

CVE-2021-27033 works by exploiting a Double Free vulnerability in the affected versions of Autodesk Design Review, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on PDF files.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27033?

The severity of CVE-2021-27033 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can CVE-2021-27033 be exploited?

CVE-2021-27033 can be exploited by tricking the target into visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious PDF file.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-27033?

Yes, updating to the latest version of Autodesk Design Review will fix the CVE-2021-27033 vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-27033

high

7.8

CWE

415

9/7/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-27033: Double Free

First published: Fri Jul 09 2021(Updated: )

A Double Free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on PDF files within affected installations of Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Credit: psirt@autodesk.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Autodesk Design Review	=2011
Autodesk Design Review	=2012
Autodesk Design Review	=2013
Autodesk Design Review	=2017
Autodesk Design Review	=2018

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Reference Links

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27033?
CVE-2021-27033 is a Double Free vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on PDF files within affected installations of Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011.
How does CVE-2021-27033 work?
CVE-2021-27033 works by exploiting a Double Free vulnerability in the affected versions of Autodesk Design Review, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on PDF files.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27033?
The severity of CVE-2021-27033 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can CVE-2021-27033 be exploited?
CVE-2021-27033 can be exploited by tricking the target into visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious PDF file.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-27033?
Yes, updating to the latest version of Autodesk Design Review will fix the CVE-2021-27033 vulnerability.

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