CVE-2018-15816: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 26, 2019
·Updated
FastStone Image Viewer 6.5 has a Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at image00400000+0x0000000000002d7d 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-2018-15816?
CVE-2018-15816 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via crafted image files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-15816?
The recommended fix for CVE-2018-15816 is to upgrade FastStone Image Viewer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2018-15816 enable?
CVE-2018-15816 enables a denial-of-service attack via a read access violation when processing specially crafted image files.
4
Which versions of FastStone Image Viewer are affected by CVE-2018-15816?
CVE-2018-15816 specifically affects FastStone Image Viewer version 6.5.
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What is a block data move in the context of CVE-2018-15816?
In the context of CVE-2018-15816, a block data move refers to the incorrect handling of memory during image processing that can lead to access violations.