CVE-2017-2821

8.8 HIGH

Published: September 05, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100510

Source: talos-cna@cisco.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0322

Source: talos-cna@cisco.com

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100510

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0322

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.3%

81th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

Affected Vendors

lexmark

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