Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-35903 is a low-severity file parsing issue in Bentley MicroStation, Bentley View, and MicroStation-based applications before 10.17.0.x. A crafted 3DS file can trigger an out-of-bounds read when opened, potentially exposing limited process memory to the attacker.
Executive priority
Treat as routine remediation unless the business frequently handles untrusted 3DS files. The issue is confidentiality-only, user-assisted, and low severity, but still worth closing during normal desktop software maintenance.
Technical view
The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in 3DS file parsing. The CVSS 3.1 score is 3.3 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where affected Bentley desktop applications before 10.17.0.x are used to open 3DS files, especially files received from external parties, contractors, or shared project repositories.
Exploitation context
Sources indicate exploitation requires a user to open a crafted 3DS file in an affected application. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The source bundle does not provide CWE mapping, exploit proof, or detailed patch notes. Analysis is based on the CVE description, CVSS vector, KEV false status, and Bentley advisory reference.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected Bentley applications to 10.17.0.x or later where applicable.
- Review Bentley advisory BE-2022-0010 for exact fixed builds and vendor guidance.
- Restrict opening 3DS files from untrusted or unauthenticated sources.
- Handle external CAD and model files through established intake and scanning workflows.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Bentley MicroStation, Bentley View, and MicroStation-based application versions.
- Confirm deployed versions are not earlier than 10.17.0.x.
- Identify workflows where users receive or open external 3DS files.
- Check vulnerability management records for CVE-2022-35903 remediation status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:R
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:R1.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.3LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:R
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.bentley.com/en/common-vulnerability-exposure/be-2022-0010CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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