Remote code execution in ACDSee Ultimate



Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-2886
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
ACDSee
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor ACD Systems

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU9653

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2886

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing .PSD files . A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .PSD file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ACDSee: 10.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0393
https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2017/12/vulnerability-spotlight-talos-2017-0393.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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