CVE-2021-46619: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a read 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-15413.
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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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2021-46619?
CVE-2021-46619 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-46619?
To exploit CVE-2021-46619, the attacker requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46619?
The severity of CVE-2021-46619 is rated as high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2021-46619?
To fix CVE-2021-46619, it is recommended to update to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability with Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46619?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-46619 on the official Bentley website and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.