ZDI-23-1598: Ashlar-Vellum Lithium Uncontrolled Search Path Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-44440.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ashlar-Vellum Lithium

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
Advisory Published
06:00 AM
Data Sourced
06:00 AM
Description
May 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:32 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1598?

The severity of ZDI-23-1598 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix ZDI-23-1598?

To fix ZDI-23-1598, users should update Ashlar-Vellum Lithium to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1598?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1598 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

What impact does ZDI-23-1598 have on affected systems?

ZDI-23-1598 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can lead to system compromise.

5

Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1598?

The affected software for ZDI-23-1598 is Ashlar-Vellum Lithium.

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