CVE-2022-28311: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 DXF files. Crafted data in a DXF file can trigger a read 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-16341.
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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 DXF files. Crafted data in a DXF file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2022-28311?
CVE-2022-28311 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.034.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers if the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28311?
CVE-2022-28311 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28311?
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT versions up to and excluding 10.16.03 are affected by CVE-2022-28311.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28311?
To fix CVE-2022-28311, it is recommended to update Bentley MicroStation CONNECT to version 10.16.03 or later.