OpenText Brava! Desktop pdf2dl Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
June 2nd, 2021
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop. 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Fixed in version 16.6.4.92
Disclosure Timeline
- 2021-02-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2021-06-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
rgod
