Advisory Details

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 initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

09/13/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
09/13/24 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
01/13/25 - ZDI asked for updates
01/17/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as 0-day advisory

• 2024-09-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2025-03-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2025-03-10 - Advisory Updated