CVE-2022-1229: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT IFC File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.2.034. 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 IFC files. Crafted data in an IFC file can trigger a write 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-16581.

Other sources

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 IFC files. Crafted data in an IFC file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT=10.16.2.034
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT

Event History

Mar 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:31 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-1229.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-1229?

CVE-2022-1229 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How can the CVE-2022-1229 vulnerability be exploited?

CVE-2022-1229 can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.2.034 by having the target visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-1229?

CVE-2022-1229 affects Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.2.034.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-1229?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-1229 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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