#VU77549 Input validation error in Cobalt - CVE-2023-35713
Published: June 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU77549
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35713
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cobalt
Cobalt
Software vendor:
Ashlar-Vellum
Ashlar-Vellum
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted XE file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.