Out-of-bounds read in Autodesk Client/Desktop applications

#VU67685 Out-of-bounds read in Autodesk Client/Desktop applications

Published: 2022-09-27 | Updated: 2022-09-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67685

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33884

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vendor: Autodesk

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing X_B, PDF, and PCT files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2023 - 2023.1, 2022 - 2022.1.2

AutoCAD Architecture: 2022 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Electrical: 2022 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Map 3D: 2022 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2022 - 2023.1

AutoCAD MEP: 2022 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2022 - 2023.1

AutoCAD LT: 2022.0 - 2023.1

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2022 - 2023.1

Advance Steel: 2022 - 2023.1

External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0020
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1316/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1315/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1314/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1311/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1308/

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.

Latest bulletins with this vulnerability

Multiple vulnerabilities in AutoCAD products