CVE-2023-39936: Ashlar-Vellum Graphite Out-of-bounds Read

Published Oct 26, 2023
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Updated

In Ashlar-Vellum Graphite v13.0.48, the affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing VC6 files. This could lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Ashlar Graphite<=13.0.48
: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt: Versions prior to v12 SP2 Build (1204.200)
: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Share: Versions prior to v12 SP2 Build (1204.200)
: Ashlar-Vellum Graphite: v13.0.48 and prior
: Ashlar-Vellum Xenon: Versions prior to v12 SP2 Build (1204.200)
: Ashlar-Vellum Argon: Versions prior to v12 SP2 Build (1204.200)
: Ashlar-Vellum Lithium: Versions prior to v12 SP2 Build (1204.200)

Remediation

Information

Ashlar-Vellum recommends users apply the following mitigations to help reduce risk: * Install the latest version of Graphite https://download.ashlar.com/v13/gr.html * Only open files from trusted sources.

Event History

Oct 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via ICS·10:20 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-39936?

CVE-2023-39936 is a vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Graphite v13.0.48 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-39936?

CVE-2023-39936 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software version of CVE-2023-39936?

The affected software version of CVE-2023-39936 is Ashlar-Vellum Graphite v13.0.48.

4

How can an attacker leverage CVE-2023-39936?

An attacker can leverage CVE-2023-39936 to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-39936?

To fix CVE-2023-39936, update Ashlar-Vellum Graphite to a version that includes the necessary security patches.

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