CVE-2018-3978
Atlantis Word Processor Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2018, 8:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 4:06 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-3978.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2018-3978 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3 Talos AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 23, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0646 Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:atlantiswordprocessor:atlantis_word_processor:3.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:atlantiswordprocessor:atlantis_word_processor:3.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-3978 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-3978
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.10 }} 0.00%
score
0.39593
percentile