CVE-2017-2821

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100510 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0322 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2821?
CVE-2017-2821 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2821?
To fix CVE-2017-2821, 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-2017-2821 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2821 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2821?
CVE-2017-2821 affects Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters.
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