What is the severity of CVE-2025-2018?

CVE-2025-2018 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2018?

To fix CVE-2025-2018, users should update their Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt installation to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What causes CVE-2025-2018?

CVE-2025-2018 is caused by a type confusion error in the file parsing functionality of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2025-2018 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is necessary to exploit CVE-2025-2018, as attackers need users to open a crafted file.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-2018?

Exploiting CVE-2025-2018 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-2018

high

7.8

CWE

843

11/3/2025

12/3/2025

CVE-2025-2018: (0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Type Confusion 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 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. Was ZDI-CAN-25245.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-118/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2018?
CVE-2025-2018 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2018?
To fix CVE-2025-2018, users should update their Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt installation to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What causes CVE-2025-2018?
CVE-2025-2018 is caused by a type confusion error in the file parsing functionality of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2025-2018 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is necessary to exploit CVE-2025-2018, as attackers need users to open a crafted file.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-2018?
Exploiting CVE-2025-2018 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system.

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