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CVE-2021-40167

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 7.73%

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CVE-2021-40167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by read access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.. EPSS estimates a 7.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by read access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

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
7.73%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AutodeskDesign Review2018

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40167?
A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by read access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2021-40167?
CVE-2021-40167 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40167?
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