CVE-2023-44440: Ashlar-Vellum Lithium Uncontrolled Search Path Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024

Updated

Ashlar-Vellum Lithium Uncontrolled Search Path Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Lithium. 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 various file types. The process loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-21680.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Ashlar-Vellum Lithium

Ashlar Lithium=12.0.1204.68

Event History

May 3, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:14 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:14 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Advisory Published

via ZDI·02:32 AM

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44440?

The CVE-2023-44440 vulnerability has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44440?

To fix CVE-2023-44440, update to the latest version of Ashlar-Vellum Lithium that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-44440?

Users of Ashlar-Vellum Lithium are affected by CVE-2023-44440 and should take immediate action.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-44440?

CVE-2023-44440 is categorized as an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability leading to remote code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-44440?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit the CVE-2023-44440 vulnerability.