CVE-2016-8382 Memory corruption in AntennaHouse

High 8.3 Published 24 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Heap corruption in AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter allows arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted doc file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8382?

CVE-2016-8382 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in AntennaHouse, published on 24 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the Doc_SetSummary functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter. A specially crafted doc file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a malicious doc file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8382?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Marklogic Marklogic.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8382?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8382 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-8382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fq43-9h9q-hmw9.