CVE-2017-15778: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 22, 2017
·Updated
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.43 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "Read Access Violation starting at CADImage+0x0000000000285de7."
Affected Software
2 affected components
XnView xnview=2.43
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Oct 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15778?
CVE-2017-15778 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15778?
To mitigate CVE-2017-15778, update XnView Classic to version 2.44 or later.
3
What types of attack does CVE-2017-15778 allow?
CVE-2017-15778 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially exploit unspecified other impacts.
4
Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2017-15778?
CVE-2017-15778 affects XnView Classic version 2.43.
5
What file type is associated with the vulnerability CVE-2017-15778?
CVE-2017-15778 is associated with a crafted .dwg file.