Remote code execution in Ashlar-Vellum Lithium



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-44440
CWE-ID CWE-428
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Lithium
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor Ashlar-Vellum

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Unquoted Search Path or Element

EUVDB-ID: #VU83198

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44440

CWE-ID: CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element within the parsing of various file types. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Lithium: before 12.0.1204.78

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1598/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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