CVE-2021-31479: OpenText Brava! Desktop pdf2dl Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12634.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-31479?
CVE-2021-31479 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31479?
To fix CVE-2021-31479, upgrade OpenText Brava! Desktop to a version later than 16.6.3.84 that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-31479?
CVE-2021-31479 affects installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84.
What type of attack does CVE-2021-31479 enable?
CVE-2021-31479 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected software.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-31479?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for the exploit to succeed.