Vulnerability identifier: #VU59947

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40159

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk Inventor
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted JT file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk Inventor: 2019 - 2022

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0002
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-289/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-282/

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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.