Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt

CVE-2025-7990

What is CVE-2025-7990?

The vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt arises from improper validation during the parsing of VC6 files, enabling an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write. This flaw allows remote execution of arbitrary code, necessitating user interaction, such as visiting a malicious site or opening a compromised file. The exploitation of this weakness can lead to significant security breaches, highlighting the importance of caution when handling VC6 files.

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