CVE-2017-2804
CVE-2017-2804 is a high-severity vulnerability in Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8
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- Last modified:
Description
A remote out of bound write vulnerability exists in the TIFF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661. A specially crafted TIFF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific TIFF file to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2804?
- A remote out of bound write vulnerability exists in the TIFF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661. A specially crafted TIFF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific TIFF file to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2804?
- CVE-2017-2804 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-2017-2804 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2804?
- CVE-2017-2804 affects Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2804?
- 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-2017-2804 published?
- CVE-2017-2804 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0298
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:corel:coreldraw_photo_paint_x8:18.1.0.661:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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