Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Graphite Product
CVE-2025-7988

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ashlar-vellum

Status
Graphite
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-7988?

A vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Graphite exists due to inadequate validation of user-supplied data during the parsing of VC6 files. This flaw can lead to an out-of-bounds write condition, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Exploitation requires the user to interact with a malicious file or webpage, thus underlining the need for vigilance in handling VC6 files.

Affected Version(s)

Graphite 13.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-644/
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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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CVE-2025-7988 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Graphite Product