Autodesk Maya: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CVE-2022-33886 is a high-severity improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Autodesk Maya, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Autodesk Maya versions: 2023, 2022. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 64% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Autocad to 2022.1.3 or 2023.1.1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Update Autocad Advance Steel to 2022.1.3 or 2023.1.1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Update Autocad Architecture to 2022.1.3 or 2023.1.1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on autodesk.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Maya | Autodesk Maya | 2023, 2022 | Not stated |
| Autodesk | Autocad | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Advance Steel | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Architecture | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Civil 3d | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Electrical | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Lt | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Map 3d | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mechanical | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Mep | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
| Autodesk | Autocad Plant 3d | 2022 up to, but not including, 2022.1.3; 2023 up to, but not including, 2023.1.1 | 2022.1.3, 2023.1.1 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
Official description
A maliciously crafted MODEL and SLDPRT file can be used to write beyond the allocated buffer while parsing through Autodesk AutoCAD 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and Maya 2023 and 2022. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to handle crafted MODEL and SLDPRT files, which causes an unhandled exception. A malicious actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
More Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities (CWE-755)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Autodesk Maya
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- 7.1 High severity
Recent Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities
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