CVE-2013-3938: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 18, 2014
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Updated

Integer overflow in xnview.exe in XnView 2.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large NUMELEMENTS field in an IFDENTRY structure in a JXR file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XnView xnview=2.13

Event History

Mar 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3938?

CVE-2013-3938 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How does CVE-2013-3938 exploit an application?

CVE-2013-3938 exploits an integer overflow that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow when processing a specially crafted JXR file.

3

Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2013-3938?

CVE-2013-3938 impacts XnView version 2.13.

4

How do I fix CVE-2013-3938?

To mitigate CVE-2013-3938, users should upgrade to a newer version of XnView that resolves this vulnerability.

5

What type of code can be executed due to CVE-2013-3938?

CVE-2013-3938 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

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