How severe is CVE-2022-27864?

CVE-2022-27864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27864?

CVE-2022-27864 primarily affects Autodesk Design Review. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27864?

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-2022-27864 published?

CVE-2022-27864 was published on 2022-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27864

CVE-2022-27864 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Autodesk Design Review
Published: 2022-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Double Free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through DesignReview.exe application on PDF files within affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27864?: A Double Free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through DesignReview.exe application on PDF files within affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2022-27864?: CVE-2022-27864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27864?: CVE-2022-27864 primarily affects Autodesk Design Review. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27864?: 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-2022-27864 published?: CVE-2022-27864 was published on 2022-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0009

Affected products (10)

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