Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Parsing

CVE-2024-13046

What is CVE-2024-13046?

A vulnerability exists within the parsing of CO files in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, allowing remote attackers to exploit erroneous handling of user-supplied data. This issue arises when insufficient validation of input leads to an out-of-bounds write, permitting execution of arbitrary code in the context of the host process. For successful exploitation, user interaction is necessary, requiring the target to either open a malicious file or visit a compromised web page. Understanding the implications of this vulnerability is critical for maintaining the security of systems utilizing Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt.

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