CVE-2017-7894

Name: CVE-2017-7894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-05T20:29:02.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7894 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windjview Project	Windjview	2.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7894?

How severe is CVE-2017-7894?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7894 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7894?

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Source: NVD / NIST