CVE-2018-3860 : What You Need to Know

Canvas Draw version 4.0.0 has a security flaw in its TIFF parsing feature that can be manipulated to cause an out-of-bounds write, allowing attackers to execute code. This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8.

Understanding CVE-2018-3860

Canvas Draw version 4.0.0 is affected by a critical security vulnerability related to TIFF image processing.

What is CVE-2018-3860?

CVE-2018-3860 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in ACD Systems' Canvas Draw version 4.0.0, triggered by processing specially crafted TIFF images.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3860

CVSS Base Score: 8.8 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3860

Canvas Draw version 4.0.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the TIFF parsing functionality of Canvas Draw 4.0.0 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary data by processing malicious TIFF images.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Canvas Draw
Vendor: ACD Systems
Affected Version: ACD Systems Canvas Draw 4.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by delivering a specially crafted TIFF image to the application, enabling them to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3860.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Canvas Draw to a patched version.
Avoid opening TIFF images from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent malicious activities.

Patching and Updates

ACD Systems should release a patch addressing the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Canvas Draw version 4.0.0.