CVE-2018-3862 Memory corruption in Computerinsel Photoline
A specially crafted TIFF image can trigger an out-of-bounds write in Computerinsel Photoline, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2018-3862?
CVE-2018-3862 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Talos Computerinsel Photoline, published on 12 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
A specially crafted TIFF image processed via the application can lead to an out-of-bounds write, overwriting
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Computer-Insel Photoline.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3862 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-2018-3862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3862 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Talos Computerinsel Photoline
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxc2-px87-chfw.