CVE-2018-3975

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: The Atlantis Word Processor Team Atlantis Word Processor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0641 exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3975?
CVE-2018-3975 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3975?
To fix CVE-2018-3975, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3975 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3975 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3975?
CVE-2018-3975 affects The Atlantis Word Processor Team Atlantis Word Processor.
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