CVE-2017-2818

Name: CVE-2017-2818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-12T17:29:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Poppler 0.53.0. A specifically crafted PDF can cause an overly large number of color components during image rendering, resulting in heap corruption. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Poppler 0.53.0. A specifically crafted PDF can cause an overly large number of color components during image rendering, resulting in heap corruption. An attacker controlled PDF file can be used to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freedesktop	Poppler	0.53.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0319Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0319Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2818?

How severe is CVE-2017-2818?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2818?

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Source: NVD / NIST