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
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (62.0th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 62nd percentile — 62.0% 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 3.2.5.0
- The Atlantis Word Processor Team — versions 3.2.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0666 (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
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.