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CVE-2025-7982 — Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Ashlar · Cobalt · Published 17 Sept 2025 · Modified 26 Sept 2026

Description

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt LI File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 LI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25476.

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What to do
  1. Check whether Cobalt is in your asset inventory.
  2. Patch in the next maintenance window; prioritise internet-facing systems.
  3. Record the decision in your risk register for audit evidence.
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Link: adminadda.com/cve/CVE-2025-7982