CVE-2008-1461 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in XnView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1461?
CVE-2008-1461 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 24 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in XnView 1.92.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument on the command line. NOTE: it is unclear whether there are common handler configurations in which this argument is controlled by an attacker.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1461 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-2008-1461 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1461 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79xw-qr84-hjp2.