CVE-2023-52173 Memory corruption in n/a
A write access violation in XnView Classic allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted image files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-52173?
CVE-2023-52173 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XnView Classic before 2.51.3 on Windows has a Write Access Violation at xnview.exe+0x3ADBD0.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview Classic.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52173 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-2023-52173 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-52173 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghvq-25qv-wp2m.