CVE-2021-27031 Use after free in Autodesk FBX Review

High 7.8 Published 19 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious FBX files in Autodesk FBX Review due to a use-after-free flaw.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-27031?

CVE-2021-27031 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Autodesk FBX Review, published on 19 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in FBX's Review causing the application to reference a memory location controlled by an unauthorized third party, thereby running arbitrary code on the system.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27031?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Fbx Review.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27031?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27031 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2021-27031 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27031 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc8c-hj49-65q7.