CVE-2018-3851

Name: CVE-2018-3851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-26T20:29:00.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3851 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Hyland Perceptive Document Filters 11.4.0.2647 - x86/x64 Windows/Linux, an exploitable stack-based buffer overflow exists in the DOC-to-HTML conversion functionality of the Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647. A crafted .doc document can lead to a stack-based buffer, resulting in direct code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Hyland Perceptive Document Filters 11.4.0.2647 - x86/x64 Windows/Linux, an exploitable stack-based buffer overflow exists in the DOC-to-HTML conversion functionality of the Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647. A crafted .doc document can lead to a stack-based buffer, resulting in direct code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hyland	Perceptive Document Filters	11.4.0.2647

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104023Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0534Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104023Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0534Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3851?

How severe is CVE-2018-3851?

CVE-2018-3851 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3851?

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Source: NVD / NIST