CVE-2022-27872

Name: CVE-2022-27872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-21T15:15:08.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27872 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted PDF file may be used to dereference a pointer for read or write operation while parsing PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2022. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted PDF file, which causes an unhandled exception. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted PDF file may be used to dereference a pointer for read or write operation while parsing PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2022. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted PDF file, which causes an unhandled exception. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or read sensitive data or 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

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autodesk	Navisworks	2022

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0011Vendor Advisory
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0011Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27872?

How severe is CVE-2022-27872?

CVE-2022-27872 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-2022-27872?

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Source: NVD / NIST