CVE-2018-3980: canvasgfx canvas_draw Out-of-bounds Write
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-3980 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in canvasgfx canvas_draw. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 06-02-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the TIFF-parsing functionality of Canvas Draw version 5.0.0. A specially crafted TIFF image processed via the application can lead to an out-of-bounds write, overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker can deliver a TIFF image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versions- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.46% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (talosintelligence.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Canvasgfx1 product
- canvas_draw5.0.0
Talos1 product
- acd systemsACDSystems Canvas Draw 5.0.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0648X Refsource MISCExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory