CVE-2023-44430 Bentley View SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious SKP files in Bentley View.
- 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-2023-44430?
CVE-2023-44430 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Bentley Microstation, published on 3 May 2024. 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 View SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley View. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of SKP files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-19067.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44430?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Bentley Microstation, Bentley View.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44430?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44430 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2023-44430 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44430 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Bentley Microstation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q628-r862-r4hw.