CVE-2018-3889 Memory corruption in Computerinsel Photoline

High 8.8 Published 12 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A specially crafted PCX image can trigger an out-of-bounds write, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running the affected photo editing software.

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-2018-3889?

CVE-2018-3889 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 PCX image processed via the application can lead to an out-of-bounds write, overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker can deliver a PCX image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3889?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pl32 Photoline.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3889?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3889 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-2018-3889 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3889 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjqr-98pc-75wm.