CVE-2018-3998: atlantiswordprocessor atlantis_word_processor Out-of-bounds Write

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-3998 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in atlantiswordprocessor atlantis_word_processor. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 01-10-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.