CVE-2021-27033

Name: CVE-2021-27033
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-09T15:15:07.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 3.00%

Last modified Jun 19, 2026

CVE-2021-27033 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted PDF file, when opened by a user in Autodesk Design Review, can trigger a Double Free vulnerability in the Autodesk Design Review application. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted PDF file, when opened by a user in Autodesk Design Review, can trigger a Double Free vulnerability in the Autodesk Design Review application. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.00%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autodesk	Design Review	2011
Autodesk	Design Review	2012
Autodesk	Design Review	2013
Autodesk	Design Review	2017
Autodesk	Design Review	2018

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 19, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27033?

How severe is CVE-2021-27033?

CVE-2021-27033 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27033?

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Source: NVD / NIST