CVE-2018-3984: An exploitable uninitialized length vulnerability exists within the Word document-parser of the Atlantis Word

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-3984 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 length vulnerability exists within the Word document-parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3 and 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to skip initializing a value representing the number of columns of a table. Later, the application will use this as a length within a loop that will write to a pointer on the heap. Due to this value being controlled, a buffer overflow will occur, which can lead

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-10-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: atlantiswordprocessor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-01 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

atlantiswordprocessor atlantis word processor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.2.3 · 3.0.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.2.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy atlantis-word-processor || rpm -q atlantis-word-processor || atlantis-word-processor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison atlantis-word-processor sudo apt install atlantis-word-processor=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold atlantis-word-processor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list atlantis-word-processor sudo dnf downgrade atlantis-word-processor-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add atlantis-word-processor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-3984?

atlantis word processor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-3984 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3984 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-2018-3984 affect?

CVE-2018-3984 affects atlantis word processor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An exploitable uninitialized length vulnerability exists within the Word document-parser of the Atlantis Word Processor 3.0.2.3 and 3.0.2.5. A specially crafted document can cause Atlantis to skip initializing a value representing the numbe

How urgent is CVE-2018-3984?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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