Heap-based buffer overflow in Brava! Desktop - #VU58776

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in Brava! Desktop - #VU58776

Published: December 9, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58776
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-122
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 a boundary error when parsing EMF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted EMF file, trigger a 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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