CVE-2017-2794: An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DHFSummary functionality of AntennaHous

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HIGH 8.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2794 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting marklogic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DHFSummary functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter as used by MarkLogic 8.0-6. A specially crafted PPT file can cause a stack corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious PPT file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: marklogic

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-23 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

marklogic marklogic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0-6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0-6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy marklogic || rpm -q marklogic || marklogic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0-6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison marklogic sudo apt install marklogic=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0-6> sudo apt-mark hold marklogic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list marklogic sudo dnf downgrade marklogic-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0-6> sudo dnf versionlock add marklogic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-2794?

marklogic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2794 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2794 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-2017-2794 affect?

CVE-2017-2794 affects marklogic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DHFSummary functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter as used by MarkLogic 8.0-6. A specially crafted PPT file can cause a stack corruption resulting in arbitrary code

How urgent is CVE-2017-2794?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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