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Advisory Published

CVE-2021-46623: Bentley View 3DS 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 View 10.15.0.75. 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 3DS 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-15453.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-46623?

    CVE-2021-46623 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-46623?

    To fix CVE-2021-46623, upgrade Bentley View to version 10.16.02 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46623?

    CVE-2021-46623 affects Bentley View versions before 10.16.02.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-46623?

    CVE-2021-46623 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information via malicious pages or files.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-46623?

    Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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