CVE-2025-8006: (0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2025
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Updated

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 XE files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26238.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE
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-2025-8006?

CVE-2025-8006 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8006?

To fix CVE-2025-8006, ensure that you update Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8006?

CVE-2025-8006 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8006?

Users of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE and Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt products are affected by CVE-2025-8006.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-8006?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2025-8006.

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