CVE-2021-46608 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover how CVE-2021-46608 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80. Learn about impacts, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation strategies.
A vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
Understanding CVE-2021-46608
What is CVE-2021-46608?
The vulnerability in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT 10.16.0.80 can be exploited by remote attackers, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file, allowing disclosure of sensitive information due to improper validation of user-supplied data.
The Impact of CVE-2021-46608
The vulnerability can lead to a read past the end of an allocated buffer, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code within the current process context.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-46608
Vulnerability Description
The flaw exists in the parsing of DWG files due to insufficient validation of user input, leading to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: MicroStation CONNECT
- Vendor: Bentley
- Versions affected: 10.16.0.80
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- User Interaction: Required
- CWE-ID: CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read)
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Ensure users do not visit suspicious or malicious websites.
- Avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Bentley MicroStation CONNECT.
- Implement security best practices for handling user-supplied data.
Patching and Updates
It is crucial to apply patches and updates provided by Bentley to mitigate the vulnerability.