CVE-2022-42946

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.

Categories

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory autodesk.com
Affected: n/a Autodesk Maya
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0020 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42946?
CVE-2022-42946 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42946?
To fix CVE-2022-42946, 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-2022-42946 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42946 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-2022-42946?
CVE-2022-42946 affects n/a Autodesk Maya.
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