Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenText Brava! Desktop by OpenText
CVE-2021-31512

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A recently discovered vulnerability in OpenText Brava! Desktop allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through the exploitation of TIF file parsing. This flaw stems from inadequate validation of user-supplied data, allowing an attacker to trigger a buffer over-read if a user opens a specially crafted file or visits a malicious webpage. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution within the context of the affected process, posing significant risks to sensitive data and system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.4.55

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-690/
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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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