CVE-2021-27034: Autodesk Design Review DWF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2021
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow could occur while parsing PICT, PCX, RCL or TIFF files in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Autodesk Design 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 TGA files. Crafted data in a TGA 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 disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Autodesk Design 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 TIF files. Crafted data in a TIF 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 Design 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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based 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 Design 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 PICT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based 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 Design 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 RLC files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

6 affected components
Autodesk Design Review
Autodesk Design Review=2011
Autodesk Design Review=2012
Autodesk Design Review=2013
Autodesk Design Review=2017
Autodesk Design Review=2018

Event History

Jul 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:48 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27034?

CVE-2021-27034 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk Design Review.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

3

Which versions of Autodesk Design Review are affected?

Autodesk Design Review 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2018 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27034?

The severity of CVE-2021-27034 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

5

Are there any references for further information?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-27034 in the Autodesk Security Advisory [link] and the Zero Day Initiative advisories [link1] [link2].

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