CVE-2021-27037 Use after free in Autodesk Design Review

High 7.8 Published 9 Jul 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening maliciously crafted PNG, PDF, or DWF files in Autodesk Design Review.

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-2021-27037?

CVE-2021-27037 is a high-severity use after free 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 maliciously crafted PNG, PDF or DWF file in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27037?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Design Review.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27037?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27037 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-2021-27037 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27037 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-74m7-q3cj-pv7p.