Is CVE-2017-2822 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-2822 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-2822 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-2822 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2822?

CVE-2017-2822 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-2822

CWE-119Published: September 5, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2822 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.