What is CVE-2022-27872?

CVE-2022-27872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-21.

How severe is CVE-2022-27872?

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

Is CVE-2022-27872 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks

CVE-2022-27872

A maliciously crafted PDF file may be used to dereference a pointer for read or write operation while parsing PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2022. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle a crafted PDF file, which causes an unhandled exception. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or read sensitive data or execute arbitrary code.

EPSS: 0.007 (51.1th 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

Autodesk Navisworks — versions 2022
N/a Navisworks — versions 2022

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-755 — Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

psirt@autodesk.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27872?: CVE-2022-27872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-21.
How severe is CVE-2022-27872?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-27872 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.