CVE-2022-28320: Bentley View 3DM File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 View 10.16.02.022. 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 3DM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16282.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley View. 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 3DM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Bentley View
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 27, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:50 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Bentley View vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Bentley View vulnerability is CVE-2022-28320.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28320?

The severity of CVE-2022-28320 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How can remote attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file on the affected installations of Bentley View 10.16.02.022.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-28320?

The affected software for CVE-2022-28320 includes Bentley MicroStation versions up to but not including 10.16.03, Bentley View versions up to but not including 10.16.03, and Bentley View.

5

What is the official reference for more information about this vulnerability?

The official references for more information about this vulnerability are: [Link 1](https://www.bentley.com/en/common-vulnerability-exposure/be-2022-0002) and [Link 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-597/).

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