How severe is CVE-2017-2920?

CVE-2017-2920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2920?

CVE-2017-2920 affects Pl32 Photoline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2920?

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-2017-2920 published?

CVE-2017-2920 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2920

CVE-2017-2920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pl32 Photoline with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Pl32 Photoline
Published: 2017-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .SVG parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .SVG file can cause a vulnerability resulting in memory corruption, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a specific .SVG file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2920?: An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .SVG parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .SVG file can cause a vulnerability resulting in memory corruption, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a specific .SVG file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2920?: CVE-2017-2920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2920?: CVE-2017-2920 affects Pl32 Photoline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2920?: 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-2017-2920 published?: CVE-2017-2920 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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