Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt
CVE-2025-2016

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ashlar-vellum

Status
Cobalt
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-2016?

A type confusion vulnerability exists within Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt's VC6 file parsing. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations provided they can entice a user to open a compromised file or visit a malicious webpage. The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to unexpected behavior during the execution process, compromising the security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Cobalt 1204.91

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-117/
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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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