CVE-2021-28835 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted GEM bitmap file in XnView.
- 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-2021-28835?
CVE-2021-28835 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 11 Aug 2023. 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
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView before 2.50, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM bitmap file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28835?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28835?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28835 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-2021-28835 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28835 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m84c-gfw5-ggfh.