What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2806?

CVE-2017-2806 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-2806?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-2806. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Perceptive Document Filters CVE-2017-2806

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2017-04-20 talos-cna@cisco.com

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Perceptive Document Filters

4.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 20, 2017 - 18:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

An exploitable arbitrary read exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted XLS document can lead to a arbitrary read resulting in memory disclosure. The vulnerability was confirmed on versions 11.3.0.2228 and 11.3.0.2400

AnalysisAI

An exploitable arbitrary read exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An exploitable arbitrary read exists in the XLS parsing of the Lexmark Perspective Document Filters conversion functionality. A crafted XLS document can lead to a arbitrary read resulting in memory disclosure. The vulnerability was confirmed on versions 11.3.0.2228 and 11.3.0.2400 Affected products include: Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.