PatchTheCVECVE-2018-3983: An exploitable uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the Word document parser of the the Atlantis Word
CVE-2018-3983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting atlantis word processor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An exploitable uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the Word document parser of the the Atlantis Word Processor. A specially crafted document can cause an array fetch to return an uninitialized pointer and then performs some arithmetic before writing a value to the result. Usage of this uninitialized pointer can allow an attacker to corrupt heap memory resulting in code execution under the context of the application. An attacker must con
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-824 |
| Published | 2019-10-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-3983?
atlantis word processor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-3983 being exploited?
CVE-2018-3983 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-3983 affect?
CVE-2018-3983 affects atlantis word processor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An exploitable uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the Word document parser of the the Atlantis Word Processor. A specially crafted document can cause an array fetch to return an uninitialized pointer and then performs some arithm
How urgent is CVE-2018-3983?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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