CVE-2018-3978
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CVE-2018-3978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantiswordprocessor | Atlantis Word Processor | 3.0.2.3 |
| Atlantiswordprocessor | Atlantis Word Processor | 3.0.2.5 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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