CVE-2007-2194 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted XPM image file in XnView.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-2194?
CVE-2007-2194 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in XnView 1.90.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2194?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gentoo Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2194?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2194 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-2194 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2194 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h5f-75j3-335c.