CVE-2022-42942: High severity Autodesk AutoCAD vulnerability
A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by read access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42942.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability includes 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, Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D versions 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and Autodesk Design Review version 2018.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42942?
The severity of CVE-2022-42942 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the description of CVE-2022-42942?
CVE-2022-42942 is a vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad and other related software that allows a malicious crafted dwf or .pct file to cause memory corruption and potentially lead to code execution.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Autodesk and to avoid opening or accessing suspicious dwf or .pct files.