CVE-2018-3998 Memory corruption in Atlantis Word Processor
A heap-based buffer overflow in Atlantis Word Processor allows remote code execution via a specially crafted document.
- 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-2018-3998?
CVE-2018-3998 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 heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Windows enhanced metafile parser of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.5.0. A specially crafted image embedded within a document can cause an undersized allocation, resulting in an overflow when the application tries to copy data into it. An attacker must convince a victim to open a document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3998 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-2018-3998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in The Atlantis Word Processor Team Atlantis Word Processor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v4h8-5j94-jp57.