Vulnerability identifier: #VU65890

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33882

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk Desktop App (ADA)
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following when deleting files. A local user can delete critical files on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk Desktop App (ADA): 2.2.12.0 - 8.4.0.50

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0015
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1035/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1034/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.