CVE-2025-7984
Sept. 18, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
7.8
High
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.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlar Vellum |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-457
Use of Uninitialized Variable
The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | ashlar_vellum | cobalt | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.0
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Sept. 17, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 18, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 18, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
Status : Undergoing Analysis
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
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