How severe is CVE-2017-1000159?

CVE-2017-1000159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000159?

CVE-2017-1000159 affects Gnome Evince. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1000159 published?

CVE-2017-1000159 was published on 2017-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000159

CVE-2017-1000159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Evince with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Gnome Evince
Published: 2017-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Command injection in evince via filename when printing to PDF. This affects versions earlier than 3.25.91.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000159?: Command injection in evince via filename when printing to PDF. This affects versions earlier than 3.25.91.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000159?: CVE-2017-1000159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000159?: CVE-2017-1000159 affects Gnome Evince. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000159 published?: CVE-2017-1000159 was published on 2017-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evince:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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