CVE-2018-6640
Description
A heap overflow in MathType 6.9c allows remote code execution via crafted input; fixed in version 6.9d.
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A heap overflow in MathType 6.9c allows remote code execution via crafted input; fixed in version 6.9d.
Vulnerability
Design Science MathType versions prior to 6.9d contain a heap overflow vulnerability. Specifically, crafted input can modify the next pointer of a linked list, leading to memory corruption. Affected version: 6.9c [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this by providing specially crafted input to MathType. The attack vector is remote, as the description mentions "Remote Code Execution." No authentication is specified, so it could be triggered by opening a malicious file or interacting with crafted content. The exact steps are not detailed in references, but the overflow occurs in heap memory.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in MathType version 6.9d. Users should update to this version or later [1]. No workarounds are mentioned.
AI Insight generated on May 26, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1- Range: <=6.9c
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
No source-code context for this CVE — mechanics is only generated when we can read the actual fix diff. Without that, the four sections (root cause, attack vector, affected code, fix) would be speculation rather than analysis.
References
2- www.dessci.com/en/dl/mitrex_refsource_MISC
- drive.google.com/openmitrex_refsource_MISC
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