CVE-2022-41303 Use after free in FBX SDK

High 7.8 Published 14 Oct 2022 Updated 14 May 2025

A malicious FBX file can trigger a use-after-free in the Autodesk FBX SDK, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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-2022-41303?

CVE-2022-41303 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in FBX SDK, published on 14 Oct 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 user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in Autodesk FBX SDK 2020 version causing the application to reference a memory location controlled by an unauthorized third party, thereby running arbitrary code on the system.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41303?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Fbx Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41303?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41303 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-2022-41303 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41303 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h48v-98vx-hfjr.