SB2017082901 - Remote code execution in Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters
Published: August 29, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017082901
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2822)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error when rendering of images in PDF files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause a corrupted DCTStream to perform a function call and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
2) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2821)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error when rendering of images in PDF files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause a corrupted DCTStream to perform a function call and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.