7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15789: 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+0x00000000000048e7."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xnview Xnview=2.43
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15789?

    CVE-2017-15789 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15789?

    To fix CVE-2017-15789, update XnView Classic to version 2.44 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-15789 have on XnView Classic users?

    CVE-2017-15789 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service in XnView Classic version 2.43.

  • Is CVE-2017-15789 present in other versions of XnView?

    CVE-2017-15789 is only present in XnView Classic version 2.43; later versions are not affected.

  • What type of files are associated with CVE-2017-15789?

    CVE-2017-15789 is associated with specially crafted .dwg files that exploit the vulnerability.

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