CVE-2021-40155: High severity Autodesk Navisworks vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2021

Updated

A maliciously crafted DWG file in Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 can be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing the DWG files. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Autodesk Navisworks=2019

Autodesk Navisworks=2020

Autodesk Navisworks=2021

Autodesk Navisworks=2022

Event History

Sep 15, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:35 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40155?

CVE-2021-40155 is a vulnerability found in Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 that allows a maliciously crafted DWG file to read beyond allocated boundaries, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

How can CVE-2021-40155 be exploited?

CVE-2021-40155 can be exploited by using a specially crafted DWG file in Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40155?

CVE-2021-40155 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

Which versions of Autodesk Navisworks are affected by CVE-2021-40155?

Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 are affected by CVE-2021-40155.

How can I fix CVE-2021-40155?

To fix CVE-2021-40155, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Autodesk.