CVE-2017-14541: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 18 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 .svg file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at CADImage+0x000000000001f23e."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XnView | =2.40 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14541?
CVE-2017-14541 has a severity that could lead to denial of service, impacting the availability of the application.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14541?
To resolve CVE-2017-14541, update XnView Classic to a version later than 2.40 that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-14541?
CVE-2017-14541 may enable attackers to conduct denial of service attacks through specially crafted .svg files.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-14541?
CVE-2017-14541 specifically affects XnView Classic version 2.40 on Microsoft Windows.
Can CVE-2017-14541 cause data loss?
CVE-2017-14541 primarily leads to denial of service and does not specifically mention data loss as a result.
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