Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, specifically within the parsing of VS files. This issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied data, leading to a type confusion condition. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious file or visit a harmful webpage.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, with the executed code running in the context of the current process.