CVE-2021-27038 Memory corruption in Autodesk Design Review

High 7.8 Published 9 Jul 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted PDF file 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-2021-27038?

CVE-2021-27038 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 Type Confusion vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can occur when processing a maliciously crafted PDF file. A malicious actor can leverage this to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27038?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Design Review.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27038 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-2021-27038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc78-jp75-w4gw.