CVE-2017-10783: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 5, 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 ntdll77df0000!RtlpFreeHeap+0x0000000000000393."
Affected Software
2 affected components
XnView xnview=2.40
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10783?
CVE-2017-10783 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that may also have other unspecified impacts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-10783?
To mitigate CVE-2017-10783, update XnView Classic to the latest version that resolves the vulnerability.
3
Which versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-10783?
CVE-2017-10783 affects XnView Classic version 2.40.
4
What type of files exploit CVE-2017-10783?
CVE-2017-10783 can be exploited through crafted .rle files.
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Can CVE-2017-10783 impact the Windows operating system?
While CVE-2017-10783 is related to an application, it can cause a denial of service on Windows when using the affected software.