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CVE-2017-2804

8.8 · HIGH

A remote out of bound write vulnerability exists in the TIFF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661.

Published Apr 24, 2018CWE-787EPSS 1.18%

Overview

CVE-2017-2804 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 24, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A remote out of bound write vulnerability exists in the TIFF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661. A specially crafted TIFF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific TIFF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99900Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0298Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99900Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0298

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2804?

CVE-2017-2804 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 24, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-2804?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-2804?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-2804?

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