CVE-2022-33884: High severity Autodesk AutoCAD vulnerability

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-33884.

Q: What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

Autodesk AutoCAD versions 2020 to 2023 are affected by this vulnerability.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2022-33884?

CVE-2022-33884 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

Q: How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by parsing a maliciously crafted X_B file, which can force Autodesk AutoCAD to read beyond allocated boundaries and potentially lead to code execution.

Q: Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, Autodesk has released a security advisory with a fix for CVE-2022-33884. Please refer to the Autodesk website for more information.

Published Oct 3, 2022

Updated

Parsing a maliciously crafted XB file can force Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 and 2022 to read beyond allocated boundaries. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

40 affected components

Autodesk AutoCAD>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD LT>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD MEP>=2023<2023.1.1

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2020<2020.1.6

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2021<2021.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2022<2022.1.3

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D>=2023<2023.1.1

Event History

Oct 3, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:24 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:24 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-33884.

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

Autodesk AutoCAD versions 2020 to 2023 are affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33884?

CVE-2022-33884 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by parsing a maliciously crafted X_B file, which can force Autodesk AutoCAD to read beyond allocated boundaries and potentially lead to code execution.

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?