CVE-2021-27037: Use After Free

Published Jul 9, 2021
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Updated

A maliciously crafted PNG, PDF or DWF file in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Autodesk Design Review=2011
Autodesk Design Review=2012
Autodesk Design Review=2013
Autodesk Design Review=2017
Autodesk Design Review=2018
Autodesk Design Review=2018-hotfix
Autodesk Design Review=2018-hotfix2

Event History

Jul 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27037?

CVE-2021-27037 is a vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, and 2011 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a flaw in parsing maliciously crafted PNG, PDF, or DWF files.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-27037?

CVE-2021-27037 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which versions of Autodesk Design Review are affected by CVE-2021-27037?

Autodesk Design Review versions 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, and 2011 are affected by CVE-2021-27037.

4

How can CVE-2021-27037 be exploited?

CVE-2021-27037 can be exploited by remote malicious actors through the use of specially crafted PNG, PDF, or DWF files in Autodesk Design Review.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-27037?

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Autodesk Design Review to mitigate the vulnerability associated with CVE-2021-27037.

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