Overview
This report provides an in-depth analysis of a critical vulnerability discovered in Ashlar-Vellum’s software suite, designated as CVE-2025-52584. The affected applications lack appropriate validation of user-supplied data when parsing XE files, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability, if exploited, could grant an attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially compromising system integrity or causing data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-52584
Severity: High – CVSS 7.8
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt | Prior to 12.6.1204.204
Ashlar-Vellum Xenon | Prior to 12.6.1204.204
Ashlar-Vellum Argon | Prior to 12.6.1204.204
Ashlar-Vellum Lithium | Prior to 12.6.1204.204
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt Share | Prior to 12.6.1204.204
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability originates from improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing XE files. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious XE file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. This overflow could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current running process.
Conceptual Example Code
The following pseudocode illustrates how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. This is merely a conceptual representation and should not be used for malicious purposes.
// Create a malicious XE file
XEFile maliciousFile = createXEFile();
// Overflow the buffer size with arbitrary code
maliciousFile.bufferOverflow("arbitrary code");
// Execute the malicious XE file in the context of the current process
execute(maliciousFile);Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor’s patch for all affected versions. If the patch is not available, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation.