CVE-2025-7989 Details
Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt AR File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25943.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, specifically within the AR file parsing process. This issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data, leading to out-of-bounds read conditions that can be exploited 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.
Due to the nature of this vulnerability, the recommended mitigation strategy is to limit interactions with the product.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 18, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-640/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ashlar cobalt | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 17, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |