Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenText Brava! Desktop
CVE-2021-31494

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Opentext
Status
Brava! Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2021

Summary

A vulnerability exists in OpenText Brava! Desktop, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw arises from improper validation of user-supplied data during the parsing of DXF files. By convincing a user to visit a malicious web page or open a harmful file, an attacker can exploit this weakness, resulting in a buffer overflow that enables them to execute code within the context of the affected process. Users are advised to apply necessary security measures to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-634/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
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