Vulnerability Description
An exploitable uninitialized length vulnerability exists within the Word document-parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3 and 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to skip initializing a value representing the number of columns of a table. Later, the application will use this as a length within a loop that will write to a pointer on the heap. Due to this value being controlled, a buffer overflow will occur, which can lead to code execution under the context of the application. An attacker must convince a victim to open a document in order to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantiswordprocessor | Atlantis Word Processor | 3.0.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0652ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0652ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-3984?
CVE-2018-3984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An exploitable uninitialized length vulnerability exists within the Word document-parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3 and 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to skip ini...
How severe is CVE-2018-3984?
CVE-2018-3984 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3984?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atlantiswordprocessor Atlantis Word Processor.