CVE-2019-9136 Memory corruption in DaviewIndy

High 7.8 Published 25 Apr 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Heap-based buffer overflow in DaviewIndy allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malformed JPEG2000 file.

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-2019-9136?

CVE-2019-9136 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in HumanTalk Co,Ltd DaviewIndy, published on 25 Apr 2019. 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

DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier versions have a Heap-based overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed JPEG2000 format file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9136?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Datools Daviewindy.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9136?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9136 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-2019-9136 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9136 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr64-644f-pj24.