CVE-2021-31498: OpenText Brava! Desktop DWF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12744.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-31498?
CVE-2021-31498 has a moderate severity level due to the requirement of user interaction for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31498?
To fix CVE-2021-31498, users should update OpenText Brava! Desktop to the latest version released by OpenText.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31498?
CVE-2021-31498 affects OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84.
Who can exploit CVE-2021-31498?
Remote attackers with the ability to trick users into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file can exploit CVE-2021-31498.
What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2021-31498?
CVE-2021-31498 allows for the disclosure of sensitive information from the affected installations.