Vulnerability identifier: #VU62709

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-2022-27864

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk Design Review
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the DesignReview.exe application on PDF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk Design Review: 2011 - 2018

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0009

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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.