CVE-2022-28642: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT DGN File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.34. 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 DGN files. Crafted data in a DGN 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-16424.
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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 DGN files. Crafted data in a DGN 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.
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What is CVE-2022-28642?
CVE-2022-28642 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.34.
How can CVE-2022-28642 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-28642, the attacker requires user interaction, such as the target visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28642?
CVE-2022-28642 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28642?
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT versions up to 10.16.03 are affected by CVE-2022-28642.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28642?
To mitigate CVE-2022-28642, users should update to a version higher than 10.16.03 of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT.