What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21678?

ZDI-CAN-21678 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21678?

To remediate ZDI-CAN-21678, users should update their Ashlar-Vellum Argon software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-21678?

Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-21678 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to data compromise or unauthorized access.

Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-CAN-21678?

Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-21678 as the target must visit a malicious webpage or open a harmful file.

Which versions of Ashlar-Vellum Argon are affected by ZDI-CAN-21678?

ZDI-CAN-21678 affects specific versions of Ashlar-Vellum Argon, and users should consult the vendor for details on the affected versions.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-21678

high

7.8

14/11/2023

3/5/2024

ZDI-CAN-21678: ZDI-23-1596: Ashlar-Vellum Argon 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 Argon. 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ashlar-Vellum Argon

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21678?
ZDI-CAN-21678 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21678?
To remediate ZDI-CAN-21678, users should update their Ashlar-Vellum Argon software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-21678?
Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-21678 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to data compromise or unauthorized access.
Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-CAN-21678?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-21678 as the target must visit a malicious webpage or open a harmful file.
Which versions of Ashlar-Vellum Argon are affected by ZDI-CAN-21678?
ZDI-CAN-21678 affects specific versions of Ashlar-Vellum Argon, and users should consult the vendor for details on the affected versions.

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