CVE-2022-28646: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT IFC 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 10.16.2.034. 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 IFC files. Crafted data in an IFC 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-16570.
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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 IFC files. Crafted data in an IFC 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 the vulnerability ID for this Bentley MicroStation CONNECT issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-28646.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-28646?
The severity level of CVE-2022-28646 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can remote attackers exploit this vulnerability?
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by getting the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects Bentley MicroStation CONNECT versions up to and exclusive of 10.16.03.
Are there any references or advisories for more information on this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find more information on this vulnerability in the following references: [Bentley advisory](https://www.bentley.com/en/common-vulnerability-exposure/be-2022-0006), [Zero Day Initiative advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-616/).