#VU54376 Out-of-bounds read in Autodesk AutoCAD - CVE-2021-27040
Published: June 24, 2021 / Updated: March 8, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54376
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2021-27040
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD
Software vendor:
Autodesk
Autodesk
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing DWG and PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DWG file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0004
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-20-137
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-712/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-711/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-710/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-709/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-708/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-707/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-706/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1238/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1236/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-473/