CVE-2017-7894

7.8 HIGH

Published: July 05, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

WinDjView 2.1 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute code via a crafted .djvu file, because of a "User Mode Write AV near NULL" in WinDjView.exe. One threat model is a victim who obtains an untrusted .djvu file from a remote location and issues several user-defined commands.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-7894

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-7894

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.1%

63th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

windjview_project