Vulnerability identifier: #VU56977

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-2021-40157

CWE-ID: CWE-822

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FBX Review
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference error within the parsing of DAE files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger pointer dereference and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FBX Review: 1.4.1.0 - 1.5.0

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0002
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1068/

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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.