CVE-2017-8781 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overrun in XnView Classic allows remote code execution when a user opens a crafted JPEG 2000 file in Browser mode.
- 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-2017-8781?
CVE-2017-8781 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 JPEG 2000 file that is mishandled during the opening of a directory in "Browser" mode, because of a "Stack Buffer Overrun" issue.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8781?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8781?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8781 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-2017-8781 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8781 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95p6-xh94-hqcq.