VDB-124660 · CVE-2018-3978 · BID 106809

Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3/3.0.2.5 Word Document Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3/3.0.2.5 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Word Document Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-3978. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106809†). Similar entries are available at VDB-124661, VDB-124662 and VDB-124663. Once again VulDB remains the best source 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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01/30/2019 +120 days 🔍
05/19/2023 +1570 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Researcher: Tyler Bohan
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-3978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124660
SecurityFocus: 106809 - ACD Systems Canvas Draw Multiple Out of Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/02/2018 07:46
Updated: 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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