CVE-2022-27864: Double Free

Published Jul 29, 2022
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Updated

A Double Free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through DesignReview.exe application on PDF files within affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Affected Software

10 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
Autodesk Design Review=2018-hotfix3
Autodesk Design Review=2018-hotfix4
Autodesk Design Review=2018-hotfix5

Event History

Jul 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27864?

CVE-2022-27864 is a Double Free vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through DesignReview.exe application on PDF files within affected installations.

2

How does CVE-2022-27864 affect Autodesk Design Review?

CVE-2022-27864 affects multiple versions of Autodesk Design Review, including 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, and corresponding hotfix versions.

3

How can CVE-2022-27864 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2022-27864, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27864?

CVE-2022-27864 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-27864?

To fix CVE-2022-27864, it is recommended to apply the security advisory provided by Autodesk, which can be found at the reference link.

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