Fortinet Discovers Autodesk DWG TrueView Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability

Summary

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs has discovered a buffer over-read vulnerability in Autodesk DWG TrueView.

Autodesk DWG TrueView is a free multimedia software that allows users to view AutoCAD and other DWG files. Users can measure & print drawings and convert files between AutoCAD formats. It is particularly useful for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.

A buffer over-read vulnerability has been discovered in Autodesk DWG Trueview by FortiGuard Labs. The vulnerability is caused by a crafted DWG file which causes a memory corruption. It could allow malicious users to create sensitive information leak scenarios.

Solutions

FortiGuard Labs released the following FortiGate IPS signature which covers this specific vulnerability:

Autodesk.DWG.TrueView.CVE-2022-27523.Memory.Corruption
Released Oct 04, 2021

Users should apply the solution provided by Autodesk.

Timeline

Fortinet reported the vulnerability to Autodesk on August 13, 2021.

Autodesk confirmed the vulnerability on September 21, 2021.

Autodesk patched the vulnerability on March 28, 2022.

Acknowledgement

This vulnerability was discovered by Yonghui Han of Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs.

References

• https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0007
• CVE-2022-27523

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