(0Day) Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Parsing Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability 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 CO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
09/26/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
09/26/24 – 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 a 0-day advisory
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-09-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-03-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-03-10 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Rocco Calvi (@TecR0c) with TecSecurity
