CVE-2018-6217 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The WStr::_alloc_iostr_data() function in kso.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 10.1.0.7106 and 10.2.0.5978 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted (a) web page, (b) office document, or (c) .rtf file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kingsoftstore	Kingsoft Wps Office	10.1.0.7106

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://github.com/Khwarezmia/WPS_POC/tree/master/wps_20180122ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Khwarezmia/WPS_POC/tree/master/wps_20180122ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6217?

CVE-2018-6217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The WStr::_alloc_iostr_data() function in kso.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 10.1.0.7106 and 10.2.0.5978 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted (a) web page...

How severe is CVE-2018-6217?

CVE-2018-6217 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6217?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kingsoftstore Kingsoft Wps Office.