CVE-2021-40157: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in FBX’s Review version 1.5.0 and prior causing it to run arbitrary code on the system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Autodesk FBX Review<=1.5.0

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 21, 58461
Event
11:12 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40157?

CVE-2021-40157 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40157?

To fix CVE-2021-40157, upgrade to Autodesk FBX Review version 1.5.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-40157?

CVE-2021-40157 affects all versions of Autodesk FBX Review up to and including 1.5.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40157?

CVE-2021-40157 is an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability.

5

How can users mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-40157?

Users can mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-40157 by avoiding the opening of untrusted FBX files.

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