Out-of-Bounds Read and Stack Overflow in Bentley MicroStation Applications
CVE-2022-42899

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Bentley
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

Hamilton MicroStation and related applications experience vulnerabilities when processing specially crafted SKP files, potentially leading to out-of-bounds read and stack overflow. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to disclose sensitive information and execute arbitrary code, posing significant security risks for users. It is essential to update to the patched versions for improved security.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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