CVE-2017-2886: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .PSD parsing functionality of ACDSee Ultimate 10.0.0.292

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2886 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ultimate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .PSD parsing functionality of ACDSee Ultimate 10.0.0.292. A specially crafted .PSD file can cause an out of bounds write vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific .PSD file to trigger this vulnerability.

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	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2017-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: acdsee

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-11 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acdsee ultimate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.0.292

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.0.292

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.0.292 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ultimate sudo apt install ultimate=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0.292> sudo apt-mark hold ultimate

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

dnf --showduplicates list ultimate sudo dnf downgrade ultimate-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0.292> sudo dnf versionlock add ultimate

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2886?

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

Is CVE-2017-2886 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2886 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-2017-2886 affect?

CVE-2017-2886 affects ultimate. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .PSD parsing functionality of ACDSee Ultimate 10.0.0.292. A specially crafted .PSD file can cause an out of bounds write vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can se

How urgent is CVE-2017-2886?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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