CVE-2021-40157: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 15, 2021
·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.