Autodesk AutoCAD Image Processing use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Autodesk AutoCAD. Affected is an unknown function of the component Image Processing. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-40166. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Autodesk AutoCAD (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Image Processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted PNG file in Autodesk Image Processing component may be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was published 10/08/2022. The advisory is available at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-40166 since 08/27/2021. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at autodesk.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: autodesk.com

Timelineinfo

08/27/2021 🔍
10/08/2022 +407 days 🔍
10/08/2022 +0 days 🔍
02/05/2026 +1216 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-40166 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-40166
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210330

Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2022 09:03
Updated: 02/05/2026 09:59
Changes: 10/08/2022 09:03 (36), 10/31/2022 10:39 (11), 02/05/2026 09:56 (2), 02/05/2026 09:59 (19)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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