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Advisory Published

CVE-2021-46597: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT JT File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 18 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80. 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. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15391.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bentley Systems
Bentley MicroStation<10.16.02
Bentley Systems=10.16.0.80
Bentley Systems<10.16.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-46597?

    CVE-2021-46597 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-46597?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-46597, users should update to the latest version of Bentley MicroStation or Bentley View that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-46597?

    CVE-2021-46597 affects installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT version 10.16.0.80 and earlier versions.

  • What are the possible impacts of CVE-2021-46597?

    The exploitation of CVE-2021-46597 can lead to remote code execution, which may result in unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • Does CVE-2021-46597 require user interaction for exploitation?

    Yes, CVE-2021-46597 requires user interaction as the victim must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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