CVE-2017-8368
CVE-2017-8368 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sublimetext Sublime Text 3 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: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sublimetext Sublime Text 3
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sublime Text 3 Build 3126 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mkv file. One threat model is a victim who obtains an untrusted crafted file from a remote location and issues several user-defined commands, as demonstrated by Ctrl-A, Delete, and Ctrl-Z.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8368?
- Sublime Text 3 Build 3126 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mkv file. One threat model is a victim who obtains an untrusted crafted file from a remote location and issues several user-defined commands, as demonstrated by Ctrl-A, Delete, and Ctrl-Z.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8368?
- CVE-2017-8368 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-2017-8368 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-2017-8368?
- CVE-2017-8368 affects Sublimetext Sublime Text 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8368?
- 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-2017-8368 published?
- CVE-2017-8368 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/SublimeTextIssues/Core/issues/1700
- https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-8368
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sublimetext:sublime_text_3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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