What is the severity of CVE-2017-14274?

CVE-2017-14274 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14274?

To fix CVE-2017-14274, update XnView Classic to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.

What versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-14274?

CVE-2017-14274 affects XnView Classic version 2.40.

Can CVE-2017-14274 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14274 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious .jb2 file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-14274

high

7.8

CWE

119

11/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14274: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 11 2017(Updated: )

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .jb2 file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls subsequent Write Address starting at jbig2dec+0x0000000000008706."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xnview Xnview	=2.40
Microsoft Windows

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https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-14274

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14274?
CVE-2017-14274 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14274?
To fix CVE-2017-14274, update XnView Classic to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-14274?
CVE-2017-14274 affects XnView Classic version 2.40.
What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-14274?
CVE-2017-14274 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting a crafted .jb2 file.
Can CVE-2017-14274 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14274 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious .jb2 file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14274?
CVE-2017-14274 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14274?
To fix CVE-2017-14274, update XnView Classic to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-14274?
CVE-2017-14274 affects XnView Classic version 2.40.
What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-14274?
CVE-2017-14274 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting a crafted .jb2 file.
Can CVE-2017-14274 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14274 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious .jb2 file.

CVE-2017-14274: Buffer Overflow

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14274?

How do I fix CVE-2017-14274?

What versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-14274?

What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-14274?

Can CVE-2017-14274 be exploited remotely?

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Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14274?

How do I fix CVE-2017-14274?

What versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-14274?

What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-14274?

Can CVE-2017-14274 be exploited remotely?