CVE-2018-4039 Memory corruption in Atlantis Word Processor
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted PNG file in Atlantis Word Processor.
- 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-2018-4039?
CVE-2018-4039 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Talos Atlantis Word Processor, published on 1 Dec 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 out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PNG implementation of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.7.2. This can allow an attacker to corrupt memory, which can result in code execution under the context of the application. An attacker must convince a victim to open a specially crafted document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4039?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4039 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-2018-4039 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4039 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Talos Atlantis Word Processor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5vg-88vm-85gg.