How severe is CVE-2021-27037?

CVE-2021-27037 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-2021-27037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27037?

CVE-2021-27037 primarily affects Autodesk Design Review. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27037?

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-2021-27037 published?

CVE-2021-27037 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27037

CVE-2021-27037 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Autodesk Design Review
Published: 2021-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted PNG, PDF or DWF file in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27037?: A maliciously crafted PNG, PDF or DWF file in Autodesk Design Review 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be used to attempt to free an object that has already been freed while parsing them. This vulnerability may be exploited by remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-27037?: CVE-2021-27037 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-2021-27037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27037?: CVE-2021-27037 primarily affects Autodesk Design Review. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27037?: 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-2021-27037 published?: CVE-2021-27037 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 (7)

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cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2018:hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:design_review:2018:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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