CVE-2018-15174: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 8, 2018
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Updated

XnView 2.45 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Read Access Violation at the Instruction Pointer and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ICO file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XnView xnview=2.45

Event History

Aug 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for XnView 2.45?

The vulnerability ID for XnView 2.45 is CVE-2018-15174.

2

What is the impact of the vulnerability CVE-2018-15174?

The vulnerability CVE-2018-15174 can cause a denial of service (Read Access Violation at the Instruction Pointer and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-15174?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-15174 by sending a crafted ICO file to the vulnerable XnView application.

4

Is there a fix available for the vulnerability CVE-2018-15174?

Yes, updating XnView to a version beyond 2.45 can fix the vulnerability CVE-2018-15174.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for the vulnerability CVE-2018-15174?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for the vulnerability CVE-2018-15174 is CWE-119.

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