Advisory Details

September 12th, 2023

Microsoft 3D Builder PLY File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1411
ZDI-CAN-21068

CVE ID CVE-2023-36772
CVSS SCORE 5.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS 3D Builder
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft 3D Builder. 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 PLY files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process at low integrity.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36772
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-05-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-09-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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