7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14280: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon 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 "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at jbig2dec+0x000000000000571d."

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-2017-14280?

    CVE-2017-14280 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14280?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-14280, upgrade XnView Classic to the latest version or apply the recommended software patches.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-14280?

    CVE-2017-14280 can potentially allow attackers to cause a denial of service through specially crafted .jb2 files.

  • Which version of XnView is affected by CVE-2017-14280?

    CVE-2017-14280 specifically affects XnView Classic version 2.40.

  • Is the Windows operating system vulnerable to CVE-2017-14280?

    No, the Windows operating system itself is not vulnerable; the risk lies within the XnView Classic application.

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