7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15780: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun 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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
XnView=2.43
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-15780 have?

    CVE-2017-15780 can cause a denial of service and possibly other unspecified impacts when exploited.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2017-15780?

    XnView Classic version 2.43 is affected by CVE-2017-15780.

  • What type of files can exploit CVE-2017-15780?

    CVE-2017-15780 can be exploited through a crafted .dwg file.

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