CVE-2021-46611: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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 JP2 images. 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-15405.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 JP2 images. 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.
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What is CVE-2021-46611?
CVE-2021-46611 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80.
How can the CVE-2021-46611 vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, a user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46611?
CVE-2021-46611 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-46611?
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80 is affected by CVE-2021-46611.
How can I fix CVE-2021-46611?
It is recommended to update Bentley MicroStation CONNECT to a version that is not affected by CVE-2021-46611.