Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.5.0 Windows Enhanced Metafile Parse memory corruption
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A vulnerability was found in Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.5.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Windows Enhanced Metafile Parse. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was shared 10/01/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-3998 since 01/01/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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 371238 (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.
The entries 124665, 124666 and 124667 are related to this item.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: talosintelligence.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2018-3998 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 10/02/2018 07:47Updated: 05/19/2023 17:29
Changes: 10/02/2018 07:47 (58), 03/28/2020 16:00 (1), 05/19/2023 17:29 (14)
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