CVE-2025-7984

HIGH

Ashlar Cobalt - Remote Code Execution

Title source: rule

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 14.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-457
Status published

Affected Products (1)

ashlar/cobalt

Timeline

Published Sep 17, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026