CVE-2025-8001: (0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2025
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Updated

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Parsing Memory Corruption 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 CO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26053.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt
Ashlar Cobalt

Event History

Sep 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:02 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8001?

CVE-2025-8001 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8001?

The recommended fix for CVE-2025-8001 is to update Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8001?

Any user of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt with versions susceptible to this vulnerability is at risk.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8001?

CVE-2025-8001 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution when exploited.

5

What conditions must be met to exploit CVE-2025-8001?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-8001 requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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