CVE-2025-7984
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Publication date: 2025-09-17

Last updated on: 2025-09-22

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

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.
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Published
2025-09-17
Last Modified
2025-09-22
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2026-05-27
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2025-09-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
NVD
CVE-2025-7984
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
ashlar cobalt 12.2.1204.96
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CWE ID Description
CWE-457 The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt's AR file parsing due to an uninitialized variable. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the improper initialization of memory when parsing AR files. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the current process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected installation. This can result in data loss, system instability, or unauthorized access.


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