VDB-106137 · CVE-2017-2822 · BID 100512

Lexmark Control 11.3.0.2400 Filters PDF File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Lexmark Control 11.3.0.2400 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Filters. Performing a manipulation as part of PDF File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-2822. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Lexmark Control 11.3.0.2400 (Printing Software). This affects an unknown part of the component Filters. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters 11.3.0.2400. A specifically crafted PDF can cause a function call on a corrupted DCTStream to occur, resulting in user controlled data being written to the stack. A maliciously crafted PDF file can be used to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 08/28/2017. The weakness was disclosed 09/05/2017 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-2822 since 12/01/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100512†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
08/28/2017 +270 days 🔍
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09/05/2017 +8 days 🔍
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09/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/11/2021 +1223 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Marcin Noga, Lilith Wyatt (Cisco)
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-2822 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2822
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106137
SecurityFocus: 100512 - Lexmark Perceptive Document Filters CVE-2017-2822 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2017 09:00
Updated: 01/11/2021 07:11
Changes: 09/06/2017 09:00 (55), 11/12/2019 21:32 (10), 01/11/2021 07:11 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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