What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-27038?

CVE-2021-27038 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-27038?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-27038. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Design Review CVE-2021-27038

HIGH

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion) (CWE-843)

2021-07-09 psirt@autodesk.com

RCE Memory Corruption Design Review

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 09, 2021 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

A Type Confusion vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can occur when processing a maliciously crafted PDF file. A malicious actor can leverage this to execute arbitrary code.

AnalysisAI

A Type Confusion vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can occur when processing a maliciously crafted PDF file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion) vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting type confusion in the application.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion) (CWE-843), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting type confusion in the application. A Type Confusion vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can occur when processing a maliciously crafted PDF file. A malicious actor can leverage this to execute arbitrary code. Affected products include: Autodesk Design Review.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Enforce strict type checking, use type-safe languages, validate object types before operations.