CVE-2017-2806

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable arbitrary read exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted XLS document can lead to a arbitrary read resulting in memory disclosure. The vulnerability was confirmed on versions 11.3.0.2228 and 11.3.0.2400

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0302/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2806?
CVE-2017-2806 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2806?
To fix CVE-2017-2806, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2806 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2806 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2806?
CVE-2017-2806 affects Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters .
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