CVE-2017-2822 Memory corruption in Perceptive Document Filters

High 7.5 Published 5 Sep 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A crafted PDF file triggers memory corruption in Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflow.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2822?

CVE-2017-2822 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters, published on 5 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters 11.3.0.2400. A specifically crafted PDF can cause a function call on a corrupted DCTStream to occur, resulting in user controlled data being written to the stack. A maliciously crafted PDF file can be used to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2822?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2822?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-2822 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2822 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6x3-gmr5-9853.