Heap-based buffer overflow in InCopy - CVE-2022-38404
Published: September 14, 2022 / Updated: September 19, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67363
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38404
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted SVG file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
InCopy
How to mitigate CVE-2022-38404
Install updates from vendor's website.
InCopy - addressed in versions 16.4.3, 17.4