CVE-2021-27037

Name: CVE-2021-27037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-09T15:15:08.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27037 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted PNG, PDF or DWF file in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted PNG, PDF or DWF file in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

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

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004Vendor Advisory
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27037?

How severe is CVE-2021-27037?

CVE-2021-27037 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27037?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST