CVE-2018-3851 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647 (x86/x64 Windows/Linux). This flaw, residing in the DOC-to-HTML conversion functionality, allows an attacker to achieve direct code execution by enticing a user to open a specially crafted .doc document. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11.4.0.2647CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hyland:perceptive_document_filters:11.4.0.2647:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.