CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a heap-based buffer overflow caused by improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing VS files. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a compromised file. Organizations using Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.
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Original NVD Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Heap-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 VS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28173.