#VU80043 Stack-based buffer overflow in CINEMA 4D - CVE-2023-40484

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80043

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2023-40484

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CINEMA 4D
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: MAXON

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of SKP files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger stack-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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

CINEMA 4D: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1188/

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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.