CVE-2021-31512: OpenText Brava! Desktop TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.4.55. 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 TIF 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13677.
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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 TIF 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 buffer. 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-2021-31512?
CVE-2021-31512 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31512?
To fix CVE-2021-31512, users must update OpenText Brava! Desktop to version 16.6.4.92 or later.
What versions of OpenText Brava! Desktop are affected by CVE-2021-31512?
Versions 16.6.4.55 through 16.6.4.91 of OpenText Brava! Desktop are affected by CVE-2021-31512.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-31512?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-31512 since the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31512 classified as?
CVE-2021-31512 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.