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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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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.