7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Thu Oct 26 2023(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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ashlar Graphite<=13.0.48

Remedy

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-39936?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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