CVE-2017-9898 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted .fpx file in XnView Classic.
- 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-2017-9898?
CVE-2017-9898 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 remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at Xfpx+0x0000000000004cbb."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9898 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-2017-9898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55gf-f4gh-2c6g.