Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Hyland Perceptive Document Filters
CVE-2018-3851

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hyland Software, Inc.

Status
Perceptive Document Filters
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-3851?

The Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its DOC-to-HTML conversion feature. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious .doc file, leading to a stack overflow and potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution. This can pose significant risks to systems utilizing this document processing functionality on both Windows and Linux platforms.

Affected Version(s)

Perceptive Document Filters 11.4.0.2647 - x86/x64 Windows/Linux

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104023
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
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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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CVE-2018-3851 : Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Hyland Perceptive Document Filters