Vulnerability identifier: #VU8723
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Computerinsel Photoline
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Computerinsel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the .svg parsing functionality of Computerinsel PhotoLine due to boundary error. A remote attacker can submit a malicious SVG file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Computerinsel Photoline: 20.02
External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0427
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.