#VU70455 Buffer overflow in Autodesk Other software


Published: 2022-12-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70455

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-2022-42940

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk Design Review
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
AutoCAD Architecture
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
Autodesk Civil 3D
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Advance Steel
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Other software / Other software solutions

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 when processing TGA files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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 Hotfix 6

Autodesk AutoCAD: 2023 - 2023.1, 2022 - 2022.1.2, 2021 - 2021.1.2, 2020 - 2020.1.5

AutoCAD Architecture: 2020 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Electrical: 2020 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Map 3D: 2020 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Mechanical: 2020 - 2023.1

AutoCAD MEP: 2020 - 2023.1

AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2020 - 2023.1

AutoCAD LT: 2020 - 2023.1

Autodesk Civil 3D: 2020 - 2023.1

Advance Steel: 2020 - 2023.1


External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0025


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.


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