How severe is CVE-2017-2155?

CVE-2017-2155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2155 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2155?

CVE-2017-2155 primarily affects I.con Corporation Hoozin Viewer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2155?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-2155 published?

CVE-2017-2155 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2155

CVE-2017-2155 is a high-severity vulnerability in I.con Corporation Hoozin Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: I.con Corporation Hoozin Viewer
Published: 2017-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in Hoozin Viewer 2, 3, 4.1.5.15 and earlier, 5.1.2.13 and earlier, and 6.0.3.09 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted webpage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2155?: Buffer overflow in Hoozin Viewer 2, 3, 4.1.5.15 and earlier, 5.1.2.13 and earlier, and 6.0.3.09 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted webpage.
How severe is CVE-2017-2155?: CVE-2017-2155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2155 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2155?: CVE-2017-2155 primarily affects I.con Corporation Hoozin Viewer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2155?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2155 published?: CVE-2017-2155 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:i.con_corporation:hoozin_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:i.con_corporation:hoozin_viewer:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:i.con_corporation:hoozin_viewer:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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