CVE-2022-28644: 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-16469.

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 CVE-2022-28644?

CVE-2022-28644 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.34.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.02.34 and Bentley View 10.16.02.34.

4

How severe is CVE-2022-28644?

CVE-2022-28644 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, users should update to a version of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT or Bentley View that is later than 10.16.03.

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