What is the severity of CVE-2017-15782?

CVE-2017-15782 is considered a high severity vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15782?

To mitigate CVE-2017-15782, ensure that you update XnView Classic to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2017-15782?

CVE-2017-15782 specifically affects XnView Classic version 2.43.

What types of attacks can CVE-2017-15782 facilitate?

CVE-2017-15782 can facilitate attacks that execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service when a crafted .dwg file is processed.

Is CVE-2017-15782 exploitable on all Windows systems?

CVE-2017-15782 is specifically exploitable on systems running XnView Classic version 2.43 on Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-15782

high

7.8

CWE

119

22/10/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-15782: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Oct 22 2017(Updated: )

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at CADImage+0x00000000000032eb."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xnview Xnview	=2.43
Microsoft Windows

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https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15782

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15782?
CVE-2017-15782 is considered a high severity vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15782?
To mitigate CVE-2017-15782, ensure that you update XnView Classic to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2017-15782?
CVE-2017-15782 specifically affects XnView Classic version 2.43.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-15782 facilitate?
CVE-2017-15782 can facilitate attacks that execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service when a crafted .dwg file is processed.
Is CVE-2017-15782 exploitable on all Windows systems?
CVE-2017-15782 is specifically exploitable on systems running XnView Classic version 2.43 on Microsoft Windows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15782?
CVE-2017-15782 is considered a high severity vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15782?
To mitigate CVE-2017-15782, ensure that you update XnView Classic to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2017-15782?
CVE-2017-15782 specifically affects XnView Classic version 2.43.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-15782 facilitate?
CVE-2017-15782 can facilitate attacks that execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service when a crafted .dwg file is processed.
Is CVE-2017-15782 exploitable on all Windows systems?
CVE-2017-15782 is specifically exploitable on systems running XnView Classic version 2.43 on Microsoft Windows.