CVE-2022-33882 Privilege escalation in Autodesk desktop app

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a vulnerability in the file delete operation of the Autodesk desktop app.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-33882?

CVE-2022-33882 is a critical vulnerability in Autodesk desktop app, published on 3 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Under certain conditions, an attacker could create an unintended sphere of control through a vulnerability present in file delete operation in Autodesk desktop app (ADA). An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33882?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Autodesk Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33882?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33882 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-33882 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33882 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmmv-rrhj-53v8.

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