CVE-2021-31512
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.4.55. 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 TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read 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-13677.
AI Insight
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OpenText Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.4.55 has an out-of-bounds read in TIF parsing that allows remote code execution via user opening a malicious file.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists in OpenText Brava! Desktop Build 16.6.4.55 within the parsing of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must persuade a user to visit a malicious page or open a malicious TIF file. No special privileges or network position are required other than standard user interaction.
Impact
Successful exploitation grants the attacker arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation
No official fix has been released as of the advisory date [1]. Users should exercise caution when opening TIF files from untrusted sources and consider using sandboxing or restricting use of the affected software until a patch is available.
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: = 16.6.4.55
- OpenText/Brava! Desktopv5Range: Build 16.6.4.55
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-690/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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