What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15413?

ZDI-CAN-15413 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15413?

To fix ZDI-CAN-15413, users should update to the latest version of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT provided by Bentley.

What types of attacks are possible with ZDI-CAN-15413?

ZDI-CAN-15413 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if the user visits a malicious page or opens a compromised file.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15413?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15413 by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Which versions of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT are affected by ZDI-CAN-15413?

ZDI-CAN-15413 affects multiple versions of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT, typically those prior to the security update.

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ZDI-CAN-15413

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21/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-15413: Bentley MicroStation CONNECT PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger a read 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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Bentley Systems

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15413?
ZDI-CAN-15413 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15413?
To fix ZDI-CAN-15413, users should update to the latest version of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT provided by Bentley.
What types of attacks are possible with ZDI-CAN-15413?
ZDI-CAN-15413 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if the user visits a malicious page or opens a compromised file.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15413?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15413 by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which versions of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT are affected by ZDI-CAN-15413?
ZDI-CAN-15413 affects multiple versions of Bentley MicroStation CONNECT, typically those prior to the security update.

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