What is the severity of CVE-2021-46631?

CVE-2021-46631 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46631?

To fix CVE-2021-46631, upgrade Bentley View to a version higher than 10.16.02.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-46631?

CVE-2021-46631 affects users of Bentley View versions up to 10.16.02.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-46631?

CVE-2021-46631 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction.

What must users do to be exploited through CVE-2021-46631?

Users must visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file for CVE-2021-46631 to be exploited.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-46631

high

7.8

CWE

457

18/2/2022

4/8/2024

27/2/2025

CVE-2021-46631: Bentley View TIF File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 18 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 TIF images. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15461.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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-2021-46631?
CVE-2021-46631 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46631?
To fix CVE-2021-46631, upgrade Bentley View to a version higher than 10.16.02.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-46631?
CVE-2021-46631 affects users of Bentley View versions up to 10.16.02.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-46631?
CVE-2021-46631 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction.
What must users do to be exploited through CVE-2021-46631?
Users must visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file for CVE-2021-46631 to be exploited.

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