CVE-2018-4039

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PNG implementation of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.7.2. This can allow an attacker to corrupt memory, which can result in code execution under the context of the application. An attacker must convince a victim to open a specially crafted document in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.27% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Talos Atlantis Word Processor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0712 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4039?
CVE-2018-4039 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4039?
To fix CVE-2018-4039, 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-2018-4039 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-4039 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-2018-4039?
CVE-2018-4039 affects Talos Atlantis Word Processor.
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