Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Autodesk AutoCAD 2023
CVE-2022-27868

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Autodesk
Status
Autodesk Advanced Steel, Civil 3d, Autocad, Autocad Lt, Autocad Architecture, Autocad Electrical, Autocad Map 3d, Autocad Mechanical, Autocad Mep, Autocad Plant 3d
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 June 2022

What is CVE-2022-27868?

A crafted CAT file in Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 can trigger a use-after-free vulnerability, potentially allowing unauthorized code execution. This flaw highlights the importance of vigilance in file handling within the application and prompts users to apply security patches and updates to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Autodesk Advanced Steel, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-s...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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