CVE-2025-2016 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, stemming from a type confusion error during VC6 file parsing. This flaw, identified as ZDI-CAN-25238, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), the vulnerability requires user interaction but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, no evidence of active exploitation, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
12.0.1204.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ashlar:cobalt:12.0.1204.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.