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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

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

First published: Tue Nov 14 2023(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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ashlar-Vellum Lithium

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-23-1598?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which software is affected by ZDI-23-1598?

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

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