CVE-2017-14285: 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 "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at ntdll77400000!RtlInterlockedPopEntrySList+0x000000000000039b."

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

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14285?

CVE-2017-14285 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14285?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14285, upgrade to the latest version of XnView or implement file validation to prevent processing of crafted .jb2 files.

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-14285?

CVE-2017-14285 specifically affects XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40.

What impact can CVE-2017-14285 have?

CVE-2017-14285 can cause a denial of service or potentially allow for other unspecified impacts.

Who discovered CVE-2017-14285?

CVE-2017-14285 was reported by security researchers focusing on vulnerabilities in graphics processing software.