Vulnerability Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. 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 X_B or X_T files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-18401.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlar | Cobalt | < 12.0.1204.54 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-829/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-829/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-34291?
CVE-2023-34291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. Us...
How severe is CVE-2023-34291?
CVE-2023-34291 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-34291?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ashlar Cobalt.