Vulnerability Description
An exploitable uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the rich text format parser of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.7.2. A specially crafted document can cause certain RTF tokens to dereference a pointer that has been uninitialized and then write to it. An attacker must convince a victim to open a specially crafted document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantiswordprocessor | Atlantis Word Processor | 3.2.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0713ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0713ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4040?
CVE-2018-4040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An exploitable uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the rich text format parser of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.7.2. A specially crafted document can cause certain RTF tokens to deref...
How severe is CVE-2018-4040?
CVE-2018-4040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor.