7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2021-34914: Bentley View DGN File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley View 10.15.0.75. 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 DGN files. Crafted data in a DGN file can trigger a write 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-14892.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bentley View<10.16.02
Bentley MicroStation<10.16.02
Bentley Systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-34914?

    CVE-2021-34914 has a high severity rating, allowing remote code execution if exploited.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-34914?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-34914, update Bentley View and MicroStation to versions later than 10.16.02.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-34914?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-34914 can lead to unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-34914?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-34914, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34914?

    CVE-2021-34914 affects Bentley View versions up to 10.16.02 and Bentley MicroStation versions up to 10.16.02.

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