Vulnerability identifier: #VU36590
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Atlantis Word Processor
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Atlantis Security
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the Word Document parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3, 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to write a value outside the bounds of a heap allocation, resulting in a buffer overflow. An attacker must convince a victim to open a document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Atlantis Word Processor: 3.0.2.3 - 3.0.2.5
External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.