CVE-2017-8927 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code via a crafted TIFF file in Larson VizEx Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8927?
CVE-2017-8927 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Larson VizEx Reader 9.7.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8927?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cgmlarson Vizex Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8927?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8927 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8927 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-8927 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j2m5-vr3m-5c89.