#VU53971 Use-after-free in Drawings SDK


Published: 2021-06-09 | Updated: 2023-02-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53971

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32944

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drawings SDK
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the DGN file-reading procedure. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-159-02
http://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-132/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-131/


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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