#VU83198 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Lithium - CVE-2023-44440

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83198

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-2023-44440

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Lithium
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Ashlar-Vellum

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

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

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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.