CVE-2022-27872 Null dereference in Navisworks
A malicious PDF file can trigger a null pointer dereference in Autodesk Navisworks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, read sensitive data, or cause a crash.
- 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-2022-27872?
CVE-2022-27872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Navisworks, published on 21 Jun 2022. 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 PDF file may be used to dereference a pointer for read or write operation while parsing PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2022. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted PDF file, which causes an unhandled exception. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or read sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-755
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27872?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autodesk Navisworks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27872 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-27872 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27872 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Navisworks
- CVE-2025-1658 DWFX File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-1659 DWFX File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-1660 DWFX File Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-11422 DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software
- CVE-2024-12178 DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqp7-jhj6-766w.