CVE-2025-2022

(0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

VULNERABILITY DETAILS
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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

09/26/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor

09/26/24 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report

01/13/25 - ZDI asked for updates

01/17/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a  0-day advisory