CVE-2025-7984

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt AR File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2025 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt AR File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of AR files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25700.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-29803 Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt AR File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of AR files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25700.
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ashlar:cobalt:12.2.1204.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Ashlar
Ashlar cobalt
Vendors & Products Ashlar Vellum
Ashlar Vellum cobalt
Ashlar
Ashlar cobalt
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First Time appeared Ashlar Vellum
Ashlar Vellum cobalt
Vendors & Products Ashlar Vellum
Ashlar Vellum cobalt
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Description Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt AR File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of AR files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25700.
Title Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt AR File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-457
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Sep 18, 2025, 6:46 PM
Reserved
Jul 21, 2025, 7:49 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 17, 2025, 9:15 PM
Modified
Sep 26, 2026, 12:10 AM