Buffer overflow in Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor
CVE-2018-3998
An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Windows enhanced metafile parser of Atlantis Word Processor, version 3.2.5.0. A specially crafted image embedded within a document can cause an undersized allocation, resulting in an overflow when the application tries to copy data into it. An attacker must convince a victim to open a document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.010 (59.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis_word_processor — versions 3.2.5.0
- The Atlantis Word Processor Team — versions 3.2.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3998?
- CVE-2018-3998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-10-01.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3998?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.