CVE-2025-2018 Details
Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Type Confusion 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 VS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25245.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, stemming from a type confusion issue in the parsing of VS files. This flaw arises due to inadequate validation of user-supplied data, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious file or visit a harmful webpage.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 12, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-118/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-843 | Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ashlar cobalt | 12.0.1204.91 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 11, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |