Vulnerability identifier: #VU61926

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-2022-27528

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Other software / Other software solutions
Autodesk Navisworks
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Advance Steel
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Architecture
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Autodesk Civil 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Electrical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Map 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mechanical
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD MEP
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Mac LT
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the parsing the DWFX and SKP files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Autodesk Navisworks: 2022

Advance Steel: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD Architecture: 2019 - 2022

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD Electrical: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD Map 3D: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD MEP: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2019 - 2022

AutoCAD LT: 2019 - 2022.0

AutoCAD Mac: 2022.0

AutoCAD Mac LT: 2022.0

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0005
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-557/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-566/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-568/

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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.