CVE-2018-4040 Null dereference in Atlantis Word Processor
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted RTF document 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-2018-4040?
CVE-2018-4040 is a high-severity 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 uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the rich text format parser of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.7.2. A specially crafted document can cause certain RTF tokens to dereference a pointer that has been uninitialized and then write to it. An attacker must convince a victim to open a specially crafted document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-824
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Talos Atlantis Word Processor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwwj-p94x-v67c.