CVE-2017-10769: 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 ntdll_77df0000!memcmp+0x0000000000000018" (without RPC initialization).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XnView | =2.40 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10769?
CVE-2017-10769 is classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10769?
To mitigate CVE-2017-10769, users should upgrade to a newer version of XnView beyond version 2.40.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-10769?
CVE-2017-10769 may result in denial of service or unspecified other impact due to crafted .rle files.
Which version of XnView is affected by CVE-2017-10769?
CVE-2017-10769 affects XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40.
Is Microsoft Windows directly affected by CVE-2017-10769?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not directly affected by CVE-2017-10769.
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