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CVE-2021-46599: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 18 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 PDF 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15393.

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-2021-46599?

    CVE-2021-46599 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-46599?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-46599, users should update to Bentley MicroStation CONNECT versions later than 10.16.0.80.

  • What types of installations are affected by CVE-2021-46599?

    CVE-2021-46599 affects installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT version 10.16.0.80 and earlier.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-46599?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-46599 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • What can attackers achieve with CVE-2021-46599?

    Attackers exploiting CVE-2021-46599 can disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations.

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