Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3/3.0.2.5 Word Document Parser out-of-bounds write
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3/3.0.2.5. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Word Document Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the Word Document parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3, 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to write a value outside the bounds of a heap allocation, resulting in a buffer overflow. An attacker must convince a victim to open a document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was published 10/01/2018 by Tyler Bohan with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-3978 since 01/01/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371237 (Atlantis Word Processor Multiple Vulnerabilities).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Similar entries are available at 124661, 124662 and 124663.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Sources
Advisory: talosintelligence.comResearcher: Tyler Bohan
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2018-3978 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 106809 - ACD Systems Canvas Draw Multiple Out of Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 10/02/2018 07:46Updated: 05/19/2023 17:00
Changes: 10/02/2018 07:46 (60), 03/28/2020 15:46 (5), 05/19/2023 17:00 (14)
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