Vulnerability Description
A maliciously crafted DWG file can be used to write beyond the allocated buffer while parsing DWG files. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted DWG file, which causes an unhandled exception. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | Advance Steel | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Architecture | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Electrical | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Lt | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Map 3D | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mechanical | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mep | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Plant 3D | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
| Autodesk | Civil 3D | >= 2019, < 2019.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0007Vendor Advisory
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0007Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-27042?
CVE-2021-27042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A maliciously crafted DWG file can be used to write beyond the allocated buffer while parsing DWG files. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted DWG file, which caus...
How severe is CVE-2021-27042?
CVE-2021-27042 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Autodesk Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Lt.