CVE-2017-8926: Buffer overflow in Halliburton LogView Pro 10.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly ha

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8926 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting logview pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Halliburton LogView Pro 10.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: halliburton

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-15 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

halliburton logview pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy logview-pro || rpm -q logview-pro || logview-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison logview-pro sudo apt install logview-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold logview-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list logview-pro sudo dnf downgrade logview-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add logview-pro

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Halliburton LogView Pro 10.0.1 - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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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-2017-8926?

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

Is CVE-2017-8926 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8926 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-2017-8926 affect?

CVE-2017-8926 affects logview pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer overflow in Halliburton LogView Pro 10.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-8926?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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