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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2017-2806

Medium
4.3/10

Summary

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

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • NONE

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published