CVE-2018-15815: Medium severity faststone image viewer vulnerability

Published Mar 26, 2019
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Updated

FastStone Image Viewer 6.5 has an Exception Handler Chain Corrupted issue starting at image00400000+0x00000000003ef68a via a crafted image file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer=6.5

Event History

Mar 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15815?

CVE-2018-15815 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to an exception handler chain corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15815?

To fix CVE-2018-15815, upgrade FastStone Image Viewer to the latest version beyond 6.5.

3

What impact does CVE-2018-15815 have on my system?

CVE-2018-15815 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems when a crafted image file is opened.

4

Which versions of FastStone Image Viewer are affected by CVE-2018-15815?

CVE-2018-15815 affects FastStone Image Viewer version 6.5.

5

Is CVE-2018-15815 a known exploit?

Yes, CVE-2018-15815 is known for being exploitable through specially crafted image files.

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