How severe is CVE-2018-3855?

CVE-2018-3855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-3855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3855?

CVE-2018-3855 primarily affects Hyland Perceptive Document Filters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3855?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-3855 published?

CVE-2018-3855 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3855

CVE-2018-3855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hyland Perceptive Document Filters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Hyland Perceptive Document Filters
Published: 2018-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3855?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-3855?: CVE-2018-3855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-3855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3855?: CVE-2018-3855 primarily affects Hyland Perceptive Document Filters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3855?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-3855 published?: CVE-2018-3855 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hyland:perceptive_document_filters:11.2.0.1732:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hyland:perceptive_document_filters:11.4.0.2647:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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