CVE-2021-27040

Description

A maliciously crafted DWG file can be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing the DWG file. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory autodesk.com
Affected: n/a Autodesk Advanced Steel, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D
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References

Link Tags
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0004 vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1238/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1236/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-378/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-473/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27040?
CVE-2021-27040 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27040?
To fix CVE-2021-27040, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-27040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27040 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27040?
CVE-2021-27040 affects n/a Autodesk Advanced Steel, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D.
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