CVE-2022-42946 Memory corruption in Autodesk Maya
Attackers can trigger memory corruption via malicious files, potentially leading to code execution in Autodesk Maya.
- 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-2022-42946?
CVE-2022-42946 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Maya, published on 19 Dec 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
Parsing a maliciously crafted X_B and PRT file can force Autodesk Maya 2023 and 2022 to read beyond allocated buffer. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42946?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autodesk Maya.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42946 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-2022-42946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42946 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Autodesk Maya
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fjmh-hhjx-7p2m.