CVE-2018-3835 Memory corruption in Walt Disney Animation Studios PTEX
An out-of-bounds write in the PTEX library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted 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-2018-3835?
CVE-2018-3835 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Talos Walt Disney Animation Studios PTEX, published on 29 Jan 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 out of bounds write vulnerability exists in version 2.2 of the Per Face Texture mapping application known as PTEX. The vulnerability is present in the reading of a file without proper parameter checking. The value read in, is not verified to be valid and its use can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially resulting in code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3835?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Disneyanimation Ptex.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3835?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3835 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-2018-3835 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3835 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rvj-v4gr-jxq6.