7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2021-34924: Bentley View JT 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 JT files. Crafted data in a JT 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-14902.

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-2021-34924?

    CVE-2021-34924 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-34924?

    To fix CVE-2021-34924, upgrade Bentley View and Bentley MicroStation to versions beyond 10.16.02.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-34924?

    CVE-2021-34924 affects users of Bentley View version 10.15.0.75 and earlier, as well as Bentley MicroStation up to version 10.16.02.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2021-34924?

    CVE-2021-34924 is exploited through user interaction, specifically requiring the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • What actions can attackers perform using CVE-2021-34924?

    Attackers can execute arbitrary code on systems affected by CVE-2021-34924 if the user interacts with a crafted malicious item.

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