CVE-2017-2821
CVE-2017-2821 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable use-after-free exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Lexmark Perspective Document Filters 11.3.0.2400 and 11.4.0.2452. A crafted PDF document can lead to a use-after-free resulting in direct code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2821?
- An exploitable use-after-free exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Lexmark Perspective Document Filters 11.3.0.2400 and 11.4.0.2452. A crafted PDF document can lead to a use-after-free resulting in direct code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2821?
- CVE-2017-2821 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-2017-2821 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2821?
- CVE-2017-2821 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-2017-2821?
- 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-2017-2821 published?
- CVE-2017-2821 was published on 2017-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100510
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0322
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:perceptive_document_filters:11.3.0.2400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:perceptive_document_filters:11.4.0.2452:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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