CVE-2018-6640
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.01%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6640 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Heap Overflow (Remote Code Execution) issue was discovered in Design Science MathType 6.9c. Crafted input can modify the next pointer of a linked list. EPSS estimates a 4.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Heap Overflow (Remote Code Execution) issue was discovered in Design Science MathType 6.9c. Crafted input can modify the next pointer of a linked list. This is fixed in 6.9d.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wiris | Mathtype | 6.9c |
References
- http://www.dessci.com/en/dl/Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jIKf-EgP4qD-VmNHM1LbWGLbJLOClDimExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.dessci.com/en/dl/Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jIKf-EgP4qD-VmNHM1LbWGLbJLOClDimExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6640?
A Heap Overflow (Remote Code Execution) issue was discovered in Design Science MathType 6.9c. Crafted input can modify the next pointer of a linked list. This is fixed in 6.9d.
How severe is CVE-2018-6640?
CVE-2018-6640 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6640?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-6640?
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