CVE-2018-11703: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2018

Updated

FastStone Image Viewer 6.2 has a User Mode Write AV at 0x00402d6a, 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

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11703?

The severity of CVE-2018-11703 is classified as a user mode write access violation that can lead to denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11703?

To fix CVE-2018-11703, users should update FastStone Image Viewer to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-11703 enable?

CVE-2018-11703 can potentially enable denial of service attacks or other unspecified impacts through exploitation.

Which version of FastStone Image Viewer is affected by CVE-2018-11703?

CVE-2018-11703 specifically affects FastStone Image Viewer version 6.2.

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2018-11703?

CVE-2018-11703 is caused by FastStone Image Viewer's mishandling of malformed JPEG files, leading to an access violation.