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HIGH

CVE-2018-3981

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the TIFF-parsing functionality of Canvas Draw version 5.0.0. An attacker can deliver a TIFF image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.

Technical details

Published
2018-10-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3981?

An exploitable out-of-bounds write exists in the TIFF-parsing functionality of Canvas Draw version 5.0.0. An attacker can deliver a TIFF image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.

Is CVE-2018-3981 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-3981 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-3981?

CVE-2018-3981 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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