Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenText Brava! Desktop
CVE-2021-31513

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2021-31513?

This vulnerability permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on OpenText Brava! Desktop installations by leveraging a flaw in BMP file parsing. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to a write past the end of an allocated buffer. In order to exploit this issue, a user must either visit a malicious webpage or open a specially crafted file. Successful exploitation results in code execution within the context of the current process, highlighting the importance of vigilance against such threats.

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Affected Version(s)

Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.4.55

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-691/
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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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