CVE-2017-2920 Memory corruption in Computerinsel Photoline

High 8.8 Published 5 Oct 2017 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A memory corruption vulnerability in Computerinsel Photoline allows arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted SVG file.

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: Available

What is CVE-2017-2920?

CVE-2017-2920 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Talos Computerinsel Photoline, published on 5 Oct 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 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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2920?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pl32 Photoline.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2920?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2017-2920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vxg-r92h-f463.