EIP-2026-102872

PRE-CVE

HTMLDOC 1.8.27 - '.html' File Handling Stack Buffer Overflow

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102872. PoCs published by Pankaj Kohli.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack-based buffer overflow in HTMLDOC 1.8.27 by crafting a malicious HTML file that overwrites the return address with a 'push esp; ret' instruction, leading to execution of a port-binding shellcode (port 4444). The exploit is designed for Linux systems with ASLR enabled.

Description

HTMLDOC 1.8.27 - '.html' File Handling Stack Buffer Overflow

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Pankaj Kohli · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9595

This exploit targets a stack-based buffer overflow in HTMLDOC 1.8.27 by crafting a malicious HTML file that overwrites the return address with a 'push esp; ret' instruction, leading to execution of a port-binding shellcode (port 4444). The exploit is designed for Linux systems with ASLR enabled.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: HTMLDOC 1.8.27
No auth needed
Prerequisites: HTMLDOC 1.8.27 installed on a Linux system · Ability to deliver the malicious HTML file to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026