CVE-2025-2023: (0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 LI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25348.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ashlar Cobalt=12.0.1204.91

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:55 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·09:55 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2023?

CVE-2025-2023 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2023?

To fix CVE-2025-2023, update Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What is impacted by CVE-2025-2023?

CVE-2025-2023 affects installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt specifically during file parsing.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2023?

CVE-2025-2023 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Does CVE-2025-2023 require user interaction to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2025-2023 requires user interaction for the exploitation process.

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