Buffer overflow in Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor
CVE-2018-3978
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the Word Document parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3, 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to write a value outside the bounds of a heap allocation, resulting in a buffer overflow. An attacker must convince a victim to open a document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (61.6th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 62nd percentile — 61.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.010 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor — versions 3.0.2.3, 3.0.2.5
- The Atlantis Word Processor Team — versions 3.0.2.3, 3.0.2.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3978?
- CVE-2018-3978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-10-01.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3978?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.