Use-after-free in Brava! Desktop - #VU58799
Published: December 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58799
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-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Brava! Desktop
Brava! Desktop
Software vendor:
OpenText
OpenText
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when parsing JPG files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted JPG file, trigger a use after free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.