Remote Code Execution Flaw in OpenText Brava! Desktop Software by OpenText

CVE-2021-31499

What is CVE-2021-31499?

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.

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