CVE-2017-2806
CVE-2017-2806 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable arbitrary read exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted XLS document can lead to a arbitrary read resulting in memory disclosure. The vulnerability was confirmed on versions 11.3.0.2228 and 11.3.0.2400
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2806?
- An exploitable arbitrary read exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted XLS document can lead to a arbitrary read resulting in memory disclosure. The vulnerability was confirmed on versions 11.3.0.2228 and 11.3.0.2400
- How severe is CVE-2017-2806?
- CVE-2017-2806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-2806 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2806?
- CVE-2017-2806 primarily affects Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2806?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-2806 published?
- CVE-2017-2806 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:perceptive_document_filters:11.3.0.2228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:perceptive_document_filters:11.3.0.2400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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