CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23886

First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )

XnView MP v0.96.4 was discovered to contain a heap overflow which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted pict file. Related to a User Mode Write AV starting at ntdll!RtlpLowFragHeapFree.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xnview Xnview Mp<=0.96.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-23886?

    CVE-2020-23886 is a vulnerability in XnView MP v0.96.4 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted pict file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-23886?

    The severity of CVE-2020-23886 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-23886?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-23886 by sending a specially crafted pict file to the vulnerable XnView MP software, causing a heap overflow and leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-23886?

    At the moment, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2020-23886. It is recommended to update to the latest version of XnView MP when a fix becomes available.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-23886?

    More information about CVE-2020-23886 can be found on the CWE website, GitHub page for vulnerabilities, and the XnView website.

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