CVE-2026-121752

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 LI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28447.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ashlar Vellum
Ashlar Vellum cobalt
Vendors & Products Ashlar Vellum
Ashlar Vellum cobalt
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 LI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28447.
Title Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-122
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'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Nov 12, 2026, 2:51 AM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2026, 11:40 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 12, 2026, 3:17 AM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 3:17 AM