7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14579: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 18 2017(Updated: )

STDU Viewer 1.6.375 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .jb2 file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at STDUJBIG2File!DllGetClassObject+0x0000000000005b70."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Stdutility Stdu Viewer=1.6.375

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14579?

    CVE-2017-14579 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14579?

    To fix CVE-2017-14579, update STDU Viewer to a version that contains the security patch addressing this issue.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14579?

    CVE-2017-14579 is a vulnerability that can be exploited through a crafted .jb2 file, leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • Can CVE-2017-14579 lead to data loss?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-14579 can potentially lead to data loss due to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-14579?

    Users of STDU Viewer version 1.6.375 are affected by CVE-2017-14579.

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