CVE-2017-2818

moderate-risk
Published 2017-07-12

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Poppler 0.53.0. A specifically crafted PDF can cause an overly large number of color components during image rendering, resulting in heap corruption. An attacker controlled PDF file can be used to trigger this vulnerability.

Do I need to act?

~
1.0% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
-
Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
?
Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Freedesktop

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99497
Third Party Advisory https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0319
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99497
Third Party Advisory https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0319
30
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal