Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenText Brava! Desktop by OpenText
CVE-2021-31504

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Opentext
Status
Brava! Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2021

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in OpenText Brava! Desktop due to improper validation of user-supplied values when parsing PDF files. This flaw requires a user to visit a malicious webpage or open a harmful file, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Ensuring updates and mitigating strategies can help users safeguard against potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.3.84 (package 16.6.3.134)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-646/
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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

rgod
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