CVE-2021-31480
CVE-2021-31480
In short
A vulnerability in OpenText Brava! Desktop allows attackers to run malicious code if a user opens a specially crafted DXF file. The flaw stems from improper validation of file data, letting attackers trick the application into executing their code.
Technical detail
A type confusion vulnerability in DXF file parsing within OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84 results from insufficient input validation. Remote code execution is achieved when a user opens a malicious DXF file, allowing arbitrary code execution in the application's context (CWE-843).
Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12654.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
OpenText · Brava! DesktopWant to know if your infrastructure is exposed to this?
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