What is CVE-2021-27042?

CVE-2021-27042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-25.

How severe is CVE-2021-27042?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel

CVE-2021-27042

A maliciously crafted DWG file can be used to write beyond the allocated buffer while parsing DWG files. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted DWG file, which causes an unhandled exception. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

EPSS: 0.018 (76.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-755 — Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

References

psirt@autodesk.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27042?: CVE-2021-27042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-25.
How severe is CVE-2021-27042?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.