CVE-2022-43652
Bentley View vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Bentley View contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the SKP file parsing functionality. The vulnerability (CVE-2022-43652) was discovered in 2022 and allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file (ZDI Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists within the parsing of SKP files and results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.0 base score of 3.3 (Low) with the vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N (ZDI Advisory).

Impact

This vulnerability allows attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected Bentley View installations. The vulnerability can potentially be leveraged in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process (ZDI Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in Bentley View version 17.2. Users should upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (ZDI Advisory).

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