CVE-2018-11702: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2018
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Updated

FastStone Image Viewer 6.2 has a User Mode Write AV at 0x00578cb3, triggered when the user opens a malformed JPEG file that is mishandled by FSViewer.exe. Attackers could exploit this issue for DoS (Access Violation) or possibly unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer=6.2

Event History

Jun 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11702?

CVE-2018-11702 has the potential for denial of service due to a user mode write access violation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11702?

To fix CVE-2018-11702, it is recommended to update to the latest version of FastStone Image Viewer.

3

What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2018-11702?

CVE-2018-11702 can be exploited for denial of service and possibly other unspecified impacts.

4

What causes CVE-2018-11702?

CVE-2018-11702 is caused by FastStone Image Viewer mishandling a malformed JPEG file.

5

Is CVE-2018-11702 present in versions other than 6.2 of FastStone Image Viewer?

CVE-2018-11702 specifically affects FastStone Image Viewer version 6.2.

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