Vulnerability in Ashlar Graphite
CVE-2025-7978
Ashlar-Vellum Graphite VC6 File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Graphite. 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 initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25459.
EPSS: 0.002 (14.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ashlar Graphite — versions 13.0.48
- Ashlar-vellum Graphite — versions 13_SE_13048
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-7978?
- CVE-2025-7978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ashlar Graphite, classified under CWE-457. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-09-17.
- How severe is CVE-2025-7978?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.