Autodesk AutoCAD DWF File DesignReview.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Autodesk AutoCAD and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file DesignReview.exe of the component DWF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-42937. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Autodesk AutoCAD (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part of the file DesignReview.exe of the component DWF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was disclosed 10/21/2022. The advisory is shared at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-42937 since 10/14/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/14/2022 🔍
10/21/2022 +7 days 🔍
10/21/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/07/2025 +929 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42937 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42937
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211977

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2022 21:23
Updated: 05/07/2025 22:24
Changes: 10/21/2022 21:23 (39), 11/19/2022 11:16 (11), 05/07/2025 22:24 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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