Remote Code Execution Flaw in OpenText Brava! Desktop Software by OpenText
CVE-2021-31499

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Opentext
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2021

Summary

A vulnerability exists in OpenText Brava! Desktop that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This security issue is triggered when a user interacts with malicious DWF files, leading to insufficient validation of user-supplied data and resulting in potential exploitation via a buffer overflow. Attackers can leverage this flaw by enticing users to visit a harmful webpage or open a malicious file, thereby gaining the ability to execute code within the context of the application. This poses a significant risk to users of the affected software, particularly in environments handling sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84

References

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

rgod
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