Remote Code Execution Flaw in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Processing
CVE-2024-13047

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ashlar-Vellum

Status
Cobalt
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-13047?

A vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt involves improper validation during the parsing of CO files, leading to a type confusion condition. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious file or visit a harmful web page. Proper security measures should be implemented to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1731/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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