What is CVE-2021-27039?

CVE-2021-27039 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow when parsing malicious TIFF and PCX files in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Design Review.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27039?

CVE-2021-27039 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high.

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-27039?

Autodesk AutoCAD versions up to and excluding 2022.1.1 and Autodesk Design Review versions 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2018 are affected by CVE-2021-27039.

How can CVE-2021-27039 be exploited?

CVE-2021-27039 can be exploited by using a specially crafted TIFF or PCX file to trigger the buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-27039?

Yes, Autodesk has provided a security advisory (ADSK-SA-2022-0004) with guidance on mitigating the vulnerability in affected software versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-27039

high

7.8

CWE

787

9/7/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-27039

First published: Fri Jul 09 2021(Updated: )

A maliciously crafted TIFF and PCX file can be forced to read and write beyond allocated boundaries when parsing the TIFF and PCX file for based overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: psirt@autodesk.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Autodesk Autocad	<2022.1.1
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-2021-27039?
CVE-2021-27039 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow when parsing malicious TIFF and PCX files in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Design Review.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27039?
CVE-2021-27039 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-27039?
Autodesk AutoCAD versions up to and excluding 2022.1.1 and Autodesk Design Review versions 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2018 are affected by CVE-2021-27039.
How can CVE-2021-27039 be exploited?
CVE-2021-27039 can be exploited by using a specially crafted TIFF or PCX file to trigger the buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-27039?
Yes, Autodesk has provided a security advisory (ADSK-SA-2022-0004) with guidance on mitigating the vulnerability in affected software versions.

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