CVE-2021-40157
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40157 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in FBX’s Review version 1.5.0 and prior causing it to run arbitrary code on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in FBX’s Review version 1.5.0 and prior causing it to run arbitrary code on the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | Fbx Review | <= 1.5.0 |
References
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0001Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0001Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40157?
A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in FBX’s Review version 1.5.0 and prior causing it to run arbitrary code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-40157?
CVE-2021-40157 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40157?
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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