CVE-2024-13046

Summary

CVE-2024-13046 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt software. The issue arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data during CO file parsing, leading to an out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability necessitates user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file for exploitation. An attacker can capitalize on this flaw to execute arbitrary code within the affected system. The vulnerability, originally identified as ZDI-CAN-24867, underscores the importance of robust data validation practices in software development.

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