CVE-2022-28300: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation 10.16.02.034 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 JP2 images. Crafted data in a JP2 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-16202.

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 JP2 images. Crafted data in a JP2 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

3 affected components
Bentley MicroStation
Bentley MicroStation<10.16.03
Bentley View<10.16.03

Event History

Mar 29, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28300?

CVE-2022-28300 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation 10.16.02.034 CONNECT.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2022-28300, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28300?

Bentley MicroStation 10.16.02.034 CONNECT and Bentley View 10.16.02.034 CONNECT are affected by CVE-2022-28300.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28300?

CVE-2022-28300 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-28300?

Apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Bentley to fix CVE-2022-28300.

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