CVE-2021-31500: OpenText Brava! Desktop DWF File Parsing Untrusted Pointer Dereference 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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12746.
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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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. 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-2021-31500?
CVE-2021-31500 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31500?
To fix CVE-2021-31500, update OpenText Brava! Desktop to version 16.6.3.85 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31500?
CVE-2021-31500 is a remote code execution vulnerability.
What is required to exploit CVE-2021-31500?
User interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-31500, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which versions of OpenText Brava! Desktop are affected by CVE-2021-31500?
CVE-2021-31500 affects OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84.