CVE-2017-8282 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mov file in XnView Classic, requiring user interaction to open a directory.
- 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-2017-8282?
CVE-2017-8282 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 5 Jul 2017. 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
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .mov file that is mishandled during the opening of a directory in "Browser" mode, because of a "User Mode Write AV near NULL" in XnView.exe.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8282?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8282?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8282 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-2017-8282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8282 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rv5g-h4w4-m67x.