CVE-2018-3975: atlantiswordprocessor atlantis_word_processor Use of Uninitialized Resource
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-3975 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Use of Uninitialized Resource vulnerability in atlantiswordprocessor atlantis_word_processor. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 01-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An exploitable uninitialized variable vulnerability exists in the RTF-parsing functionality of Atlantis Word Processor 3.2.6 version. A specially crafted RTF file can leverage an uninitialized stack address, resulting in an out-of-bounds write, which in turn could lead to code execution.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
68%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.20% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (talosintelligence.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Atlantiswordprocessor1 product
The atlantis word processor team1 product
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0641X Refsource MISCExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory