CVE-2017-9894 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .fpx file due to a memory corruption vulnerability in XnView Classic.
- 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-2017-9894?
CVE-2017-9894 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at Xfpx!gffGetFormatInfo+0x0000000000029272."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9894?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9894?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9894 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-2017-9894 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9894 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mg4-2qwq-q543.