Arbitrary Code Execution in OpenText Brava! Desktop Software
CVE-2021-31497

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, compelling the victim to visit a malicious webpage or open a compromised DWG file. The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of object existence before performing actions, allowing attackers to execute code in the context of the current process. Mitigating this risk requires immediate attention to patching and user awareness regarding potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-637/
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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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