Vulnerability identifier: #VU49298

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13546

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TextMaker 2021
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: SoftMaker

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the TextMaker document parsing functionality within record 0x002a. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted document, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

TextMaker 2021: revision 1014

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External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1163

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Q & A

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.