Buffer overflow in Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor
CVE-2018-4039
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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.014 (70.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis_word_processor — versions 3.2.7.2
- Talos Atlantis Word Processor — versions Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.7.1, 3.2.7.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-4039?
- CVE-2018-4039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-01.
- How severe is CVE-2018-4039?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.