CVE-2018-3998 Details
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.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0666 | CVE | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0666 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| atlantiswordprocessor atlantis word processor | 3.2.5.0 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 4, 2023 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 19, 2022 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 24, 2020 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |