7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2021-34918: Bentley View JP2 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 JP2 files. Crafted data in a JP2 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-14896.

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-2021-34918?

    CVE-2021-34918 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution upon user interaction.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-34918?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-34918, users should upgrade Bentley View to version 10.16.02 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2021-34918?

    CVE-2021-34918 affects Bentley View versions prior to 10.16.02 and Bentley MicroStation versions prior to 10.16.02.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34918?

    CVE-2021-34918 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction for exploitation.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-34918?

    Users of Bentley View and Bentley MicroStation prior to the specified version may be affected by CVE-2021-34918.

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