CVE-2017-2920: An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .SVG parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2920 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting photoline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .SVG parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .SVG file can cause a vulnerability resulting in memory corruption, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a specific .SVG file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: pl32

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-05 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pl32 photoline DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison photoline sudo apt install photoline=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.02> sudo apt-mark hold photoline

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

dnf --showduplicates list photoline sudo dnf downgrade photoline-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.02> sudo dnf versionlock add photoline

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-2017-2920?

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

Is CVE-2017-2920 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2920 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-2017-2920 affect?

CVE-2017-2920 affects photoline. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .SVG parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .SVG file can cause a vulnerability resulting in memory corruption, which can potentially lead to arbitrary co

How urgent is CVE-2017-2920?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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