Type Confusion Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt File Parsing
CVE-2025-2015

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ashlar-vellum

Status
Cobalt
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-2015?

A vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a flaw in the parsing of VS files. The lack of proper validation of user-supplied data can lead to a type confusion condition when users visit a malicious page or open a harmful file. This presents a significant risk for users of the affected product, as attackers can leverage this vulnerability to run code within the context of the current process, necessitating immediate attention to secure installations.

Affected Version(s)

Cobalt 1204.91

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-116/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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