CVE-2017-15780: 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+0x0000000000285dad."
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-2017-15780?
CVE-2017-15780 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a crafted .dwg file.
2
What impact does CVE-2017-15780 have?
CVE-2017-15780 can cause a denial of service and possibly other unspecified impacts when exploited.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-15780?
The recommended fix for CVE-2017-15780 is to upgrade XnView Classic to a version later than 2.43.
4
Which versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-15780?
XnView Classic version 2.43 is affected by CVE-2017-15780.
5
What type of files can exploit CVE-2017-15780?
CVE-2017-15780 can be exploited through a crafted .dwg file.