Remote code execution in Ashlar-Vellum Argon
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-44438 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-428 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Argon Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Unquoted Search Path or Element
EUVDB-ID: #VU83200
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44438
CWE-ID:
CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element within the parsing of various file types. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsArgon: before 12.0.1204.78
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1596/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
