Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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 CO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-17865.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlar-Vellum | Cobalt | Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt 11 build 1111 |
| ashlar | cobalt | * |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-862/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-862/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 3, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed