CVE-2021-27034 Memory corruption in Autodesk Design Review

High 7.8 Published 9 Jul 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Heap-based buffer overflow in Autodesk Design Review allows arbitrary code execution via malicious image files.

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-2021-27034?

CVE-2021-27034 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review, published on 9 Jul 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 heap-based buffer overflow could occur while parsing PICT, PCX, RCL or TIFF files in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27034?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Design Review.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27034?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27034 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-27034 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27034 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rw8g-f8hg-gjm6.