CVE-2021-27038

Name: CVE-2021-27038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-09T15:15:08.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Type Confusion vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can occur when processing a maliciously crafted PDF file. A malicious actor can leverage this to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Type Confusion vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can occur when processing a maliciously crafted PDF file. A malicious actor can leverage this 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

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27038?

How severe is CVE-2021-27038?

CVE-2021-27038 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27038?

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