CVE-2018-3851

Description

In Hyland Perceptive Document Filters 11.4.0.2647 - x86/x64 Windows/Linux, an exploitable stack-based buffer overflow exists in the DOC-to-HTML conversion functionality of the Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647. A crafted .doc document can lead to a stack-based buffer, resulting in direct code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.12% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Hyland Software, Inc. Perceptive Document Filters
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104023 third party advisory vdb entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0534 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3851?
CVE-2018-3851 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3851?
To fix CVE-2018-3851, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3851 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3851 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3851?
CVE-2018-3851 affects Hyland Software, Inc. Perceptive Document Filters.
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