VDB-124659 · CVE-2018-3975 · Qualys 371239

Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.6 RTF Parser Variable out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.6 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component RTF Parser. Performing a manipulation as part of Variable results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-3975. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.6. This affects an unknown part of the component RTF Parser. The manipulation as part of a Variable leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable uninitialized variable vulnerability exists in the RTF-parsing functionality of Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.6 version. A specially crafted RTF file can leverage an uninitialized stack address, resulting in an out-of-bounds write, which in turn could lead to code execution.

The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was shared 10/01/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-3975 since 01/01/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371239 (Atlantis Word Processor uninitialized TDocOleObject Code Execution Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-124663, VDB-124662, VDB-124661 and VDB-124660 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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10/02/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/19/2023 +1690 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-3975 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3975
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124659
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/02/2018 07:45
Updated: 05/19/2023 16:52
Changes: 10/02/2018 07:45 (59), 03/28/2020 15:43 (1), 05/19/2023 16:52 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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