7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-10765: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .rle file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at IMM32!ImmLockImeDpi+0x0000000000000050."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
XnView=2.40
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-10765?

    CVE-2017-10765 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for denial of service exploits.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-10765?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-10765, update XnView Classic to a version higher than 2.40.

  • Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2017-10765?

    Only XnView Classic version 2.40 is affected by CVE-2017-10765.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-10765 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-10765 can potentially allow attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted .rle file.

  • Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable in relation to CVE-2017-10765?

    No, Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable as per the details of CVE-2017-10765.

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