CVE-2022-42947 Memory corruption in Autodesk Maya
A malicious X_B file can trigger a buffer overflow in Autodesk Maya, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2022-42947?
CVE-2022-42947 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
A maliciously crafted X_B file when parsed through Autodesk Maya 2023 and 2022 can be used to write beyond the allocated buffer. This vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autodesk Maya.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42947 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-2022-42947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Autodesk Maya
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39g3-3m9g-p96w.