CVE-2017-2821
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CVE-2017-2821 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable use-after-free exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Lexmark Perspective Document Filters 11.3.0.2400 and 11.4.0.2452. A crafted PDF document can lead to a use-after-free resulting in direct code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable use-after-free exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Lexmark Perspective Document Filters 11.3.0.2400 and 11.4.0.2452. A crafted PDF document can lead to a use-after-free resulting in direct code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lexmark | Perceptive Document Filters | 11.3.0.2400 |
| Lexmark | Perceptive Document Filters | 11.4.0.2452 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0322Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0322Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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