CVE-2025-2014

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Use of 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 VS 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-25235.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-115/	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:ashlar:cobalt:12.0.1204.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-03-11 21:15

Updated : 2025-08-08 16:27

NVD link : CVE-2025-2014

Mitre link : CVE-2025-2014

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-2014

JSON object : View

Products Affected

ashlar

cobalt

CWE

CWE-457

Use of Uninitialized Variable

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