What is the severity of CVE-2021-31480?

CVE-2021-31480 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31480?

To fix CVE-2021-31480, users should upgrade to the latest version of OpenText Brava! Desktop beyond 16.6.3.84, which addresses the vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-31480?

CVE-2021-31480 affects installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84.

What type of attack vector is involved in CVE-2021-31480?

CVE-2021-31480 requires user interaction, as it involves visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-31480?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-31480 include unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-31480

high

7.8

CWE

843

15/6/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-31480: OpenText Brava! Desktop dwg2dl Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 15 2021(Updated: )

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 DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12654.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Opentext Brava\!	=16.6.3.84
OpenText Brava! Desktop

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-620/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31480?
CVE-2021-31480 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31480?
To fix CVE-2021-31480, users should upgrade to the latest version of OpenText Brava! Desktop beyond 16.6.3.84, which addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-31480?
CVE-2021-31480 affects installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84.
What type of attack vector is involved in CVE-2021-31480?
CVE-2021-31480 requires user interaction, as it involves visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-31480?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-31480 include unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31480?
CVE-2021-31480 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31480?
To fix CVE-2021-31480, users should upgrade to the latest version of OpenText Brava! Desktop beyond 16.6.3.84, which addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-31480?
CVE-2021-31480 affects installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84.
What type of attack vector is involved in CVE-2021-31480?
CVE-2021-31480 requires user interaction, as it involves visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-31480?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-31480 include unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems.