CVE-2023-44430: Bentley View SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-44430?

microstation: upgrade to 10.17.01.58; view: upgrade to 10.17.01.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-44430 being exploited?

CVE-2023-44430 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-44430 affect?

CVE-2023-44430 affects microstation, view. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 v

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-44430 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting microstation, view. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2024-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: bentley

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-03 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bentley microstation UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.17.01.58

Fixed in: 10.17.01.58

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy microstation || rpm -q microstation || microstation --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.17.01.58 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade microstation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade microstation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

bentley view UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.17.01.19

Fixed in: 10.17.01.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy view || rpm -q view || view --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.17.01.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade view

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade view

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-44430?

microstation: upgrade to 10.17.01.58; view: upgrade to 10.17.01.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-44430 being exploited?

CVE-2023-44430 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-44430 affect?

CVE-2023-44430 affects microstation, view. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 v

How urgent is CVE-2023-44430?

Priority 40/100. High severity

References

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