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
EPSS: 0.010 (59.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
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
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
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.