How severe is CVE-2017-12107?

CVE-2017-12107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12107?

CVE-2017-12107 affects Pl32 Photoline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12107?

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-2017-12107 published?

CVE-2017-12107 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12107

CVE-2017-12107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pl32 Photoline with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Pl32 Photoline
Published: 2018-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .PCX parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .PCX file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific .PCX file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12107?: An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .PCX parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .PCX file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific .PCX file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-12107?: CVE-2017-12107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12107?: CVE-2017-12107 affects Pl32 Photoline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12107?: 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-2017-12107 published?: CVE-2017-12107 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0459

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pl32:photoline:20.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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