Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Parsing

CVE-2025-7993

What is CVE-2025-7993?

A vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt related to the parsing of LI files allows remote attackers to exploit the application. This flaw arises from inadequate validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it. As a result, an attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process, contingent upon user interaction such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a compromised file. Proper security measures and prompt updates are crucial to mitigate this risk.

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