Insecure DLL loading in Autodesk DWG TrueView



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-42945
CWE-ID CWE-427
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 DWG Trueview
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor Autodesk

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU70476

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42945

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DWG Trueview: before 2023.1.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0024


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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