Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Bentley View

CVE-2023-44430

What is CVE-2023-44430?

A vulnerability exists within the Bentley View application related to the parsing of SKP files, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw stems from inadequate validation of object existence before operations are performed, leading to a use-after-free condition. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must trick a user into opening a specially crafted file or visiting a malicious webpage, thereby executing code within the current process context. Users of Bentley View are strongly advised to apply the recommended security updates to mitigate potential risks.

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