CVE-2018-6390 json
The WStr::assign function in kso.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 10.1.0.7106 and 10.2.0.5978 does not validate the size of the source memory blo…
published 2018-01-29 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-18147
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 65%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The WStr::assign function in kso.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 10.1.0.7106 and 10.2.0.5978 does not validate the size of the source memory block before an _copy call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (access violation and application crash) via a crafted (a) web page, (b) office document, or (c) .rtf file.
Exploit prediction
1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/Khwarezmia/WPS_POC/tree/master/wps_20180129 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
github.com
/Khwarezmia/WPS_POC/tree/master/wps_20180129
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-6390
- NVD CVE-2018-6390
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