CVE-2021-31487
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. 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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12715.
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OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84 is vulnerable to remote code execution via a DWF file parsing out-of-bounds write, requiring user interaction.
Vulnerability
This vulnerability affects OpenText Brava! Desktop version 16.6.3.84. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can cause a write past the end of an allocated buffer [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a malicious DWF file or visit a malicious page. No authentication is required, but user interaction is necessary [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, leading to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability [1].
Mitigation
No mitigation or patch information was disclosed in the available reference [1]. Users should apply any vendor-supplied updates when available.
AI Insight generated on May 27, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: =16.6.3.84
- OpenText/Brava! Desktopv5Range: 16.6.3.84
Patches
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References
1- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-627/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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