CVE-2017-8927

HIGH

Larson VizEx Reader <9.7.5 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-8927. PoCs published by Muhann4d.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a local buffer overflow vulnerability in Larson VizEx Reader 9.7.5 by generating a malformed TIFF file that triggers a SEH-based crash. The PoC is designed to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) when the file is opened.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Muhann4d · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42002

This exploit demonstrates a local buffer overflow vulnerability in Larson VizEx Reader 9.7.5 by generating a malformed TIFF file that triggers a SEH-based crash. The PoC is designed to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) when the file is opened.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Larson VizEx Reader 9.7.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Larson VizEx Reader 9.7.5 installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42002/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0301
EPSS Percentile 85.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
cgmlarson/vizex_reader 9.7.5
Published May 15, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026