CVE-2022-28643: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT DGN 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 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-16468.

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 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.

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-2022-28643?

The severity of CVE-2022-28643 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does the vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.34 occur?

The vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting an out-of-bounds write issue during DGN file parsing.

3

Which software versions of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT are affected by CVE-2022-28643?

Bentley MicroStation CONNECT versions up to and excluding 10.16.03 are affected by CVE-2022-28643.

4

What user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-28643?

User interaction is required in the form of visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file to exploit CVE-2022-28643.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2022-28643 vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT?

To fix the CVE-2022-28643 vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT, it is recommended to update to version 10.16.03 or newer.

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