Heap-based buffer overflow in Autodesk products - CVE-2022-27871

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63919

CSH Severity: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2022-27871

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Revit
Autodesk Design Review
Advance Steel
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Map 3D
AutoCAD Mechanical
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD Plant 3D
AutoCAD LT
Autodesk Civil 3D
AutoCAD Mac
AutoCAD for Mac LT
Autodesk Navisworks
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk 3ds Max

Software vendor:
Autodesk

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0011