ZDI-21-1353: Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer DWG File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWG files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-21-1353?
The severity of ZDI-21-1353 is high due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-21-1353?
To fix ZDI-21-1353, update your Open Design Alliance Drawings Explorer to the latest version released by ODA.
Who is affected by ZDI-21-1353?
Any user of the Open Design Alliance Drawings Explorer is affected by ZDI-21-1353 if they have not applied the necessary updates.
What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-21-1353?
ZDI-21-1353 can be exploited by remote attackers who need user interaction to execute arbitrary code.
What kind of user interaction is required for ZDI-21-1353?
User interaction for ZDI-21-1353 requires the target to visit a malicious web page or open a malicious file.