Vulnerability in Ashlar Cobalt
CVE-2023-35712
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 XE files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-20200.
EPSS: 0.004 (34.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ashlar Cobalt — versions 12.0.1204.59
- Ashlar-vellum Cobalt — versions Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt 12 beta build 1204.59
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-35712?
- CVE-2023-35712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ashlar Cobalt, classified under Access of Uninitialized Pointer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-35712?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.