CVE-2021-40167

Description

A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by read access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory autodesk.com
Affected: n/a Autodesk® Design Review
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40167?
CVE-2021-40167 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40167?
To fix CVE-2021-40167, 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-2021-40167 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40167 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-2021-40167?
CVE-2021-40167 affects n/a Autodesk® Design Review.
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