CVE-2021-46605: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT BMP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 BMP images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15399.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT. 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 BMP images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2021-46605?
CVE-2021-46605 is a vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46605?
CVE-2021-46605 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2021-46605 impact Bentley MicroStation CONNECT?
CVE-2021-46605 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80 installations by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What is the required user interaction to exploit CVE-2021-46605?
To exploit CVE-2021-46605, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How can I fix CVE-2021-46605?
To fix CVE-2021-46605, it is recommended to update Bentley MicroStation CONNECT to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.