CVE-2018-3845: Double Free

Published Apr 26, 2018

Updated

In Hyland Perceptive Document Filters 11.4.0.2647 - x86/x64 Windows/Linux, a crafted OpenDocument document can lead to a SkCanvas object double free resulting in direct code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Hyland Perceptive Document Filters=11.4.0.2647

Event History

Apr 26, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3845?

CVE-2018-3845 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for direct code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3845?

To fix CVE-2018-3845, update Hyland Perceptive Document Filters to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-3845?

CVE-2018-3845 can lead to a SkCanvas object double free, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Which versions of Hyland Perceptive Document Filters are affected by CVE-2018-3845?

CVE-2018-3845 affects Hyland Perceptive Document Filters version 11.4.0.2647 on both Windows and Linux platforms.

How was CVE-2018-3845 discovered?

CVE-2018-3845 was discovered through analysis of the handling of crafted OpenDocument documents that exploit memory management issues.