CVE-2017-14281: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2017
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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 is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at jbig2dec+0x00000000000090f1."

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-2017-14281?

CVE-2017-14281 has not been assigned a specific severity score but can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14281?

To fix CVE-2017-14281, upgrade XnView Classic to the latest version beyond 2.40.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-14281?

CVE-2017-14281 affects XnView Classic version 2.40 on Windows.

4

Can CVE-2017-14281 cause data loss?

CVE-2017-14281 primarily leads to denial of service but the potential for unspecified impacts exists.

5

What types of files can exploit CVE-2017-14281?

CVE-2017-14281 can be exploited using crafted .jb2 files.

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