Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Hyland Perceptive Document Filters
CVE-2018-3844

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hyland Software, Inc.

Status
Perceptive Document Filters
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-3844?

In Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647 for both Windows (x86/x64) and Linux, a specially crafted DOCX document can trigger a use-after-free condition. This flaw enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, posing a significant security risk to users processing documents via these filters.

Affected Version(s)

Perceptive Document Filters 11.4.0.2647 - x86/x64 Windows/Linux

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104023
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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