CVE-2018-3975 Memory corruption in Atlantis Word Processor
A specially crafted RTF file can trigger an out-of-bounds write via an uninitialized variable, 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-2018-3975?
CVE-2018-3975 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in The Atlantis Word Processor Team Atlantis Word Processor, published on 1 Oct 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 uninitialized variable vulnerability exists in the RTF-parsing functionality of Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.6 version. A specially crafted RTF file can leverage an uninitialized stack address, resulting in an out-of-bounds write, which in turn could lead to code execution.
Weakness: CWE-908
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3975?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3975 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-2018-3975 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3975 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in The Atlantis Word Processor Team Atlantis Word Processor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6wh2-mpvp-28q3.