#VU72538 Heap-based buffer overflow in Drawings SDK - CVE-2023-22670

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72538

Vulnerability 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-2023-22670

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drawings SDK
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Open Design Alliance

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error while parsing specially crafted DWG files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Drawings SDK: before 2023.6

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-23-047-01
https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-205/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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