CVE-2022-33889

Name: CVE-2022-33889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-03T15:15:17.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted GIF or JPEG files when parsed through Autodesk Design Review 2018, and AutoCAD 2023 and 2022 could be used to write beyond the allocated heap buffer. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted GIF or JPEG files when parsed through Autodesk Design Review 2018, and AutoCAD 2023 and 2022 could be used to write beyond the allocated heap buffer. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

0.24%

15.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autodesk	Autocad	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Advance Steel	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Advance Steel	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Architecture	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Architecture	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Civil 3d	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Civil 3d	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Electrical	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Electrical	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Lt	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Lt	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Map 3d	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Map 3d	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Mechanical	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Mechanical	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Mep	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Mep	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Autocad Plant 3d	< 2022.1.3
Autodesk	Autocad Plant 3d	>= 2023.0.0, < 2023.1.1
Autodesk	Design Review	< 2018
Autodesk	Design Review	2018

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0021Vendor Advisory
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0021Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33889?

How severe is CVE-2022-33889?

CVE-2022-33889 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33889?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-33889?

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Source: NVD / NIST