CVE-2009-4001 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious DICOM image 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-2009-4001?
CVE-2009-4001 is a critical vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 12 Mar 2010. 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
Integer overflow in XnView before 1.97.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DICOM image with crafted dimensions, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4001?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-4001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mm2-xgvj-2f62.