CVE-2018-3998

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductAtlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor
PublishedOct 1, 2018
First seenOct 1, 2018

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
atlantiswordprocessor atlantis_word_processor3.2.5.0—

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