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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-27035
CVE-2020-27035:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A maliciously crafted TIFF, PDF, PICT or DWF files in Autodesk 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 can be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries when parsing these files. This vulnerability (CVE-2020-27035) can be exploited to execute arbitrary code (MISC).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the file parsing functionality of Autodesk software versions 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, and 2011. When processing TIFF, PDF, PICT, or DWF files, the application reads beyond allocated memory boundaries, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS base score of 6.8, indicating a medium to high severity (MISC).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through maliciously crafted files. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access and control of the affected system (MISC).
Exploitability
The vulnerability can be exploited by convincing a user to open a specially crafted TIFF, PDF, PICT, or DWF file. The attack requires user interaction to open the malicious file (MISC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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