CVE-2022-41306 Memory corruption in Autodesk® Design Review

High 7.8 Published 14 Oct 2022 Updated 14 May 2025

A malicious PCT file can cause memory corruption in Autodesk Design Review, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2022-41306?

CVE-2022-41306 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk® Design Review, 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 maliciously crafted PCT file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by write access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41306?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Design Review.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41306?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41306 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-2022-41306 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41306 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m752-mj3j-547p.