CVE-2017-14271 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in XnView Classic via a crafted .jb2 file due to memory corruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14271?
CVE-2017-14271 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 11 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .jb2 file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at ntdll_77400000!RtlImpersonateSelfEx+0x000000000000024e."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14271 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-2017-14271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14271 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44vc-8pwg-w7qj.