CVE-2017-14278: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 11, 2017
·Updated
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .jb2 file, related to a "Read Access Violation starting at jbig2dec+0x0000000000005940."
Affected Software
2 affected components
XnView xnview=2.40
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Sep 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14278?
CVE-2017-14278 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting XnView Classic version 2.40.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14278?
To fix CVE-2017-14278, you should upgrade to a newer version of XnView Classic that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact can CVE-2017-14278 have on my system?
CVE-2017-14278 may lead to a denial of service or unspecified further impacts when processing a crafted .jb2 file.
4
Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2017-14278?
CVE-2017-14278 specifically affects XnView Classic version 2.40.
5
Are other operating systems impacted by CVE-2017-14278 besides Windows?
CVE-2017-14278 is primarily noted for its impact on the XnView Classic application running on Microsoft Windows.