Heap-based buffer overflow in Brava! Desktop - CVE-2021-31483
Published: June 4, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53803
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31483
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing DWF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DWF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Brava! Desktop
How to mitigate CVE-2021-31483
Install updates from vendor's website.
Brava! Desktop - update to 6.6.4.114