CVE-2018-6217

Public Exploit

Description

The WStr::_alloc_iostr_data() function in kso.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 10.1.0.7106 and 10.2.0.5978 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted (a) web page, (b) office document, or (c) .rtf file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Khwarezmia/WPS_POC/tree/master/wps_20180122 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6217?
CVE-2018-6217 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6217?
To fix CVE-2018-6217, 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-2018-6217 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-6217 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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