CVE-2022-28304: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT OBJ File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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 CONNECT 10.16.02.034. 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 OBJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16171.

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 OBJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT
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 the severity of CVE-2022-28304?

The severity of CVE-2022-28304 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does CVE-2022-28304 affect Bentley MicroStation CONNECT?

CVE-2022-28304 affects Bentley MicroStation CONNECT versions up to and excluding 10.16.03.

3

How does CVE-2022-28304 affect Bentley View?

CVE-2022-28304 affects Bentley View versions up to and excluding 10.16.03.

4

How can CVE-2022-28304 be exploited?

CVE-2022-28304 can be exploited by remote attackers who trick a user to visit a malicious website or open a malicious file.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-28304?

Yes, Bentley has released a patch to address the vulnerability. Users should update their installation to version 10.16.03 or later.

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