What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21679?

ZDI-CAN-21679 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21679?

To fix ZDI-CAN-21679, users should update Ashlar-Vellum Xenon to the latest version released by the vendor.

What type of attack can exploit ZDI-CAN-21679?

ZDI-CAN-21679 can be exploited through remote code execution via a malicious webpage or file.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-21679?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-21679?

ZDI-CAN-21679 affects installations of Ashlar-Vellum Xenon.

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ZDI-CAN-21679

high

7.8

14/11/2023

3/5/2024

ZDI-CAN-21679: ZDI-23-1597: Ashlar-Vellum Xenon 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 Xenon. 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 Xenon

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21679?
ZDI-CAN-21679 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21679?
To fix ZDI-CAN-21679, users should update Ashlar-Vellum Xenon to the latest version released by the vendor.
What type of attack can exploit ZDI-CAN-21679?
ZDI-CAN-21679 can be exploited through remote code execution via a malicious webpage or file.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-21679?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-21679?
ZDI-CAN-21679 affects installations of Ashlar-Vellum Xenon.

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