CVE-2017-15803: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 22, 2017
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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 .dll file that is mishandled during an attempt to render the DLL icon, related to "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ntdll77310000!LdrpResCompareResourceNames+0x0000000000000150."

Affected Software

2 affected components
XnView xnview=2.43
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15803?

The severity of CVE-2017-15803 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15803?

To fix CVE-2017-15803, update XnView Classic to the latest version or remove any potentially harmful DLL files.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15803?

CVE-2017-15803 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting XnView Classic.

4

Which version of XnView Classic is affected by CVE-2017-15803?

XnView Classic Version 2.43 is affected by CVE-2017-15803.

5

Can CVE-2017-15803 lead to other impacts beyond denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2017-15803 could potentially have unspecified other impacts, but primarily results in denial of service.

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