CVE-2018-3976 Memory corruption in ACD Systems

High 8.8 Published Updated

A specially crafted CAL image can trigger an out-of-bounds write in Canvas Draw, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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-2018-3976?

CVE-2018-3976 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Talos ACD Systems, published on 6 Feb 2019. 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 exists in the CALS Raster file format-parsing functionality of Canvas Draw version 5.0.0.28. A specially crafted CAL image processed via the application can lead to an out-of-bounds write, overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker can deliver a CAL image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3976?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canvasgfx Canvas Draw.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3976?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3976 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-2018-3976 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3976 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wp28-j337-cw3x.

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