CVE-2017-1000159: Command injection in evince via filename when printing to PDF

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000159?

evince: upgrade to 3.25.91. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000159 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000159 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-1000159 affect?

CVE-2017-1000159 affects evince. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Command injection in evince via filename when printing to PDF. This affects versions earlier than 3.25.91.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000159 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting evince. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Command injection in evince via filename when printing to PDF. This affects versions earlier than 3.25.91.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2017-11-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnome

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-27 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome evince UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.25.91

Fixed in: 3.25.91

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy evince || rpm -q evince || evince --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.25.91 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade evince

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade evince

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000159?

evince: upgrade to 3.25.91. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000159 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000159 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-1000159 affect?

CVE-2017-1000159 affects evince. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Command injection in evince via filename when printing to PDF. This affects versions earlier than 3.25.91.

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000159?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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References

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