How severe is CVE-2017-7894?

CVE-2017-7894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7894?

CVE-2017-7894 affects Windjview Project Windjview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7894?

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-2017-7894 published?

CVE-2017-7894 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7894

CVE-2017-7894 is a high-severity vulnerability in Windjview Project Windjview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Windjview Project Windjview
Published: 2017-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7894?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-7894?: CVE-2017-7894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7894?: CVE-2017-7894 affects Windjview Project Windjview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7894?: 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-2017-7894 published?: CVE-2017-7894 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:windjview_project:windjview:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*