CVE-2018-3922 Memory corruption in Computerinsel Photoline

High 8.8 Published 1 Aug 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A stack overflow in Computerinsel Photoline allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted ANI image.

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-2018-3922?

CVE-2018-3922 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Computerinsel Photoline, published on 1 Aug 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 memory corruption vulnerability exists in the ANI-parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.54. A specially crafted ANI image processed via the application can lead to a stack overflow, overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker can deliver an ANI image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3922?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pl32 Photoline.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3922?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3922 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-2018-3922 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3922 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfh6-6555-jhr4.