CVE-2021-40160
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40160 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PDFTron prior to 9.0.7 version may be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing a maliciously crafted PDF file. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PDFTron prior to 9.0.7 version may be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing a maliciously crafted PDF file. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
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 | Revit | >= 2020, < 2020.2.5 |
| Autodesk | Revit | >= 2021, < 2021.1.4 |
| Autodesk | Revit | >= 2022, < 2022.1 |
| Autodesk | Navisworks | >= 2019, < 2019.6 |
| Autodesk | Navisworks | >= 2020, < 2020.4 |
| Autodesk | Navisworks | >= 2021, < 2021.3 |
| Autodesk | Navisworks | >= 2022, < 2022.1 |
| Autodesk | Advance Steel | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad | >= 2022, < 2022.2 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Architecture | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Electrical | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Lt | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Lt | >= 2022, < 2022.2 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Map 3d | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mechanical | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mep | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Plant 3d | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Civil 3d | >= 2022, < 2022.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Design Review | 2018 |
References
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0010Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0010Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40160?
PDFTron prior to 9.0.7 version may be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing a maliciously crafted PDF file. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-40160?
CVE-2021-40160 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40160?
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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