#VU53767 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Brava! Desktop - CVE-2021-31500

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#VU53767 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Brava! Desktop - CVE-2021-31500

Published: June 3, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53767
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2021-31500
CWE-ID: CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Brava! Desktop
Software vendor:
OpenText

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference when parsing DWF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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