# CVE-2021-40167: A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by rea

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-01-25 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a Autodesk® Design Review: 2018

## Description

A malicious crafted dwf or .pct file when consumed through DesignReview.exe application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by read access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Autodesk® Design Review, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

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

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