CVE-2017-1000498: AndroidSVG version 1.2.2 is vulnerable to XXE attacks in the SVG parsing component resulting in denial of serv

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-1000498 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting androidsvg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AndroidSVG version 1.2.2 is vulnerable to XXE attacks in the SVG parsing component resulting in denial of service and possibly remote code execution

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: androidsvg project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-03 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

androidsvg project androidsvg DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison androidsvg sudo apt install androidsvg=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold androidsvg

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list androidsvg sudo dnf downgrade androidsvg-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add androidsvg

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-1000498?

androidsvg: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000498 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000498 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-2017-1000498 affect?

CVE-2017-1000498 affects androidsvg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). AndroidSVG version 1.2.2 is vulnerable to XXE attacks in the SVG parsing component resulting in denial of service and possibly remote code execution

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000498?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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