CVE-2023-34303: (0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. 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 VC6 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-17987.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt
Ashlar Cobalt=11.0.1111

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34303?

CVE-2023-34303 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-34303?

To fix CVE-2023-34303, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Ashlar-Vellum for the Cobalt software.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-34303?

CVE-2023-34303 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

4

Does CVE-2023-34303 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2023-34303 requires user interaction because the target must visit a malicious site to exploit the vulnerability.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-34303?

CVE-2023-34303 affects installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt software.

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