CVE-2017-2863

Name: CVE-2017-2863
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-12T17:29:00.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2863 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Infix 7.1.5. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Infix 7.1.5. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iceni	Infix	7.1.5

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0367Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0367Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2863?

How severe is CVE-2017-2863?

CVE-2017-2863 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2863?

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Source: NVD / NIST