CVE-2011-1338: Medium severity xnview vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2011
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in XnView before 1.98.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse .exe file in a folder selected by the "Open containing folder" menu item.

Affected Software

7 affected components
XnView xnview=1.80.1
XnView xnview=1.80.3
XnView xnview<=1.98
XnView xnview=1.80
XnView xnview=1.74
XnView xnview=1.82
XnView xnview=1.80.2

Event History

Jul 11, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1338?

CVE-2011-1338 has a medium severity level due to the potential for local users to escalate privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1338?

To fix CVE-2011-1338, update XnView to version 1.98.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2011-1338?

CVE-2011-1338 affects all versions of XnView prior to 1.98.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1338?

CVE-2011-1338 is an untrusted search path vulnerability.

5

Can I exploit CVE-2011-1338 remotely?

No, CVE-2011-1338 requires local user access to exploit.

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