high
7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-42940

First published: Fri Oct 21 2022(Updated: )

A malicious crafted TGA file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability. 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
Autodesk Autocad=2019
Autodesk Autocad=2020
Autodesk Autocad=2021
Autodesk Autocad=2022
Autodesk Autocad=2022
Autodesk 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
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture=2023
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d=2019
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d=2020
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d=2021
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d=2022
Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d=2023
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical=2023
Autodesk Autocad Lt=2019
Autodesk Autocad Lt=2020
Autodesk Autocad Lt=2021
Autodesk Autocad Lt=2022
Autodesk Autocad Lt=2022
Autodesk Autocad Lt=2023
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D=2023
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical=2023
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP=2023
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D=2019
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D=2020
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D=2021
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D=2022
Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D=2023
Autodesk Design Review=2018

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42940?

    CVE-2022-42940 is a vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption in Autodesk applications when a malicious crafted TGA file is consumed through DesignReview.exe.

  • Which versions of Autodesk Autocad are affected by CVE-2022-42940?

    Autodesk Autocad versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk Autocad Advance Steel versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk Autocad Lt versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Autodesk AutoCAD MEP versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 are affected by CVE-2022-42940.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42940?

    CVE-2022-42940 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-42940?

    To fix CVE-2022-42940, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Autodesk. Please refer to the official Autodesk Security Advisory for more information and patches.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42940?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-42940 in the official Autodesk Security Advisory: [Autodesk Security Advisory](https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004)

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