CVE-2025-2016

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VC6 File Parsing Type Confusion 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 VC6 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25238.

• CWE-843

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-117/Third Party Advisory

Published

Mar 11, 2025

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Analyzed

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