CVE-2019-17262 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in XnView Classic allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

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-2019-17262?

CVE-2019-17262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 8 Oct 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XnView Classic 2.49.1 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at Xwsq+0x0000000000001fc0.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17262?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xnview Xnview.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17262?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17262 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-2019-17262 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17262 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gg64-fmwp-mcch.

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