CVE-2017-2794

Name: CVE-2017-2794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-23T16:29:00.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DHFSummary functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter as used by MarkLogic 8.0-6. A specially crafted PPT file can cause a stack corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DHFSummary functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter as used by MarkLogic 8.0-6. A specially crafted PPT file can cause a stack corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious PPT file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Marklogic	Marklogic	8.0-6

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0286Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0286Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2794?

How severe is CVE-2017-2794?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2794?

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Source: NVD / NIST