#VU62537 Buffer overflow in Bentley View and MicroStation - CVE-2022-28641

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62537

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28641

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bentley View
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
MicroStation
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: BENTLEY SYSTEMS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of IFC files. A remote attacker can create a specially file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bentley View: 10.16.02

MicroStation: 10.16.02

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-613/
https://www.bentley.com/en/common-vulnerability-exposure/be-2022-0006

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.