CVE-2021-40166

Description

A maliciously crafted PNG file in Autodesk Image Processing component may be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory autodesk.com
Affected: n/a Revit, Inventor, Infraworks, Navisworks, Fusion, Infrastructure Parts Editors, 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-2021-0011 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40166?
CVE-2021-40166 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40166?
To fix CVE-2021-40166, 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-2021-40166 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40166 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-2021-40166?
CVE-2021-40166 affects n/a Revit, Inventor, Infraworks, Navisworks, Fusion, Infrastructure Parts Editors, 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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