CVE-2022-42899 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve code execution and information disclosure by tricking users into opening crafted SKP files in Bentley MicroStation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-42899?

CVE-2022-42899 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Bentley Microstation, published on 13 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Bentley MicroStation and MicroStation-based applications may be affected by out-of-bounds read and stack overflow issues when opening crafted SKP files. Exploiting these issues could lead to information disclosure and code execution. The fixed versions are 10.17.01.58* for MicroStation and 10.17.01.19* for Bentley View.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42899?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Bentley Microstation, Bentley View.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42899?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-42899 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42899 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Bentley Microstation vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jv64-2wh8-m723.

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