How severe is CVE-2017-18237?

CVE-2017-18237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18237?

CVE-2017-18237 affects Exempi Project Exempi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18237?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-18237 published?

CVE-2017-18237 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18237

CVE-2017-18237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exempi Project Exempi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Exempi Project Exempi
Published: 2018-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.3. The PostScript_Support::ConvertToDate function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/PostScript_Support.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted .ps file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18237?: An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.3. The PostScript_Support::ConvertToDate function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/PostScript_Support.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted .ps file.
How severe is CVE-2017-18237?: CVE-2017-18237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18237?: CVE-2017-18237 affects Exempi Project Exempi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18237 published?: CVE-2017-18237 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exempi_project:exempi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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