How severe is CVE-2021-27035?

CVE-2021-27035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27035 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27035?

CVE-2021-27035 primarily affects Autodesk Design Review. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27035?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-27035 published?

CVE-2021-27035 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27035

CVE-2021-27035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Autodesk Design Review
Published: 2021-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted TIFF, TIF, PICT, TGA, or DWF files in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing the TIFF, PICT, TGA or DWF files. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27035?: A maliciously crafted TIFF, TIF, PICT, TGA, or DWF files in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing the TIFF, PICT, TGA or DWF files. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2021-27035?: CVE-2021-27035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27035 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27035?: CVE-2021-27035 primarily affects Autodesk Design Review. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27035?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-27035 published?: CVE-2021-27035 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0004

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2018:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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