CVE-2018-15814: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 26, 2019
·Updated
FastStone Image Viewer 6.5 has a User Mode Write AV starting at image00400000+0x00000000001cb509 via a crafted image file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer=6.5
Event History
Mar 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15814?
CVE-2018-15814 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service through user mode write access violations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-15814?
To fix CVE-2018-15814, update FastStone Image Viewer to version 6.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2018-15814 on systems using FastStone Image Viewer 6.5?
CVE-2018-15814 allows attackers to crash the application by opening a specially crafted image file, potentially leading to a denial of service.
4
Which versions of FastStone Image Viewer are affected by CVE-2018-15814?
CVE-2018-15814 affects only FastStone Image Viewer version 6.5.
5
Can CVE-2018-15814 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-15814 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious image file.