CVE-2025-7984

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.
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:ashlar:cobalt:12.2.1204.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

22 Sep 2025, 20:47

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References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-636/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-636/ - Third Party Advisory
First Time Ashlar
Ashlar cobalt
CPE cpe:2.3:a:ashlar:cobalt:12.2.1204.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

17 Sep 2025, 21:15

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-09-17 21:15

Updated : 2025-09-22 20:47


NVD link : CVE-2025-7984

Mitre link : CVE-2025-7984

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-7984


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Products Affected

ashlar

  • cobalt
CWE
CWE-457

Use of Uninitialized Variable