CVE-2023-40222: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, Lithium Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-40222?

CVE-2023-40222 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40222?

To fix CVE-2023-40222, users should upgrade Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, and Lithium to version 12 SP2 Build (1204.200) or later.

Q: What causes CVE-2023-40222?

CVE-2023-40222 is caused by a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing CO files, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Q: Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40222?

CVE-2023-40222 affects Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, and Lithium versions prior to 12 SP2 Build (1204.200).

Q: Can CVE-2023-40222 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-40222 can be exploited remotely by an attacker crafting malicious CO files.

Published Feb 4, 2025

Updated

In Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt versions prior to v12 SP2 Build (1204.200), the affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing CO files. This could lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

11 affected components

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt<12 SP2 Build (1204.200)

Ashlar-Vellum Xenon<12 SP2 Build (1204.200)

Ashlar-Vellum Argon<12 SP2 Build (1204.200)

Ashlar-Vellum Lithium<12 SP2 Build (1204.200)

: 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)

Ashlar Cobalt<12.4.1204.200

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 . * Update to the latest version for Cobalt, Xenon, Lithium, and Argon by installing v12 SP12 Alpha https://download.ashlar.com/v12/mod-history.html Build (1204.200) (Jan 22, 2025). * Only open files from trusted sources.

Event History

Feb 4, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:13 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:13 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·11:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-23-299-03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40222?