CVE-2021-27042

moderate-risk

Published 2021-06-25

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.

Do I need to act?

0.37% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.8/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (10)

Advance Steel

Autocad

Autocad Architecture

Autocad Electrical

Autocad Lt

Autocad Map 3D

Autocad Mechanical

Autocad Mep

Autocad Plant 3D

Civil 3D

Affected Vendors

Autodesk

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0007

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 16/34 · Moderate