What is CVE-2021-46642?

CVE-2021-46642 is a vulnerability in Bentley View that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

How can the CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Which versions of Bentley View are affected by CVE-2021-46642?

Bentley View versions up to but excluding 10.16.02 are affected by CVE-2021-46642.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-46642?

CVE-2021-46642 has a severity level of 5.5, which is considered medium.

How can I fix the CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability, update Bentley View to version 10.16.02 or higher.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-46642

medium

5.5

CWE

125

18/2/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-46642: Bentley View DGN 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 DGN 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-15514.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bentley MicroStation	<10.16.02
Bentley View	<10.16.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46642?
CVE-2021-46642 is a vulnerability in Bentley View that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How can the CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which versions of Bentley View are affected by CVE-2021-46642?
Bentley View versions up to but excluding 10.16.02 are affected by CVE-2021-46642.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-46642?
CVE-2021-46642 has a severity level of 5.5, which is considered medium.
How can I fix the CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2021-46642 vulnerability, update Bentley View to version 10.16.02 or higher.

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