high
7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-42936

First published: Fri Oct 21 2022(Updated: )

A malicious crafted .dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by write access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Credit: psirt@autodesk.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD LT for macOS=2022
AutoCAD=2023
Autodesk AutoCAD Advance Steel=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD Advance Steel=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD Advance Steel=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD Advance Steel=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD Advance Steel=2023
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
AutoCAD=2023
Autodesk Civil 3D=2019
Autodesk Civil 3D=2020
Autodesk Civil 3D=2021
Autodesk Civil 3D=2022
Autodesk Civil 3D=2023
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
AutoCAD=2023
AutoCAD LT=2019
AutoCAD LT=2020
AutoCAD LT=2021
AutoCAD LT=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD LT for macOS=2022
AutoCAD LT=2023
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
AutoCAD=2023
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
AutoCAD=2023
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
AutoCAD=2023
AutoCAD=2019
AutoCAD=2020
AutoCAD=2021
AutoCAD=2022
AutoCAD=2023
Autodesk Design Review 2011=2018

Remedy

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42936?

    CVE-2022-42936 is a vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad and other related software that allows a malicious crafted .dwf or .pct file to cause memory corruption and potential code execution.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42936?

    The severity of CVE-2022-42936 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42936?

    CVE-2022-42936 affects multiple versions of Autodesk Autocad, including 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, as well as other related software such as Autocad Advance Steel, Autocad Architecture, Autocad Civil 3D, Autocad Electrical, Autocad LT, Autocad Map 3D, Autocad Mechanical, and Autocad MEP.

  • How can CVE-2022-42936 be exploited?

    CVE-2022-42936 can be exploited by consuming a malicious crafted .dwf or .pct file through the DesignReview.exe application, which can lead to memory corruption and potential code execution.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42936?

    More information about CVE-2022-42936 can be found on the Autodesk security advisories page at https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203