PatchTheCVECVE-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 al
CVE-2017-2155 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting hoozin viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2017-04-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-2155?
hoozin viewer: upgrade to newer than 6.0.3.09. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-2155 being exploited?
CVE-2017-2155 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-2155 affect?
CVE-2017-2155 affects hoozin viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 urgent is CVE-2017-2155?
Priority 52/100. High severity