CVE-2020-35843: Medium severity faststone image viewer vulnerability
Published Jan 25, 2021
·Updated
FastStone Image Viewer 7.5 has an out-of-bounds write (via a crafted image file) at FSViewer.exe+0x956e.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer=7.5
Event History
Jan 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-35843?
The severity of CVE-2020-35843 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-35843?
To fix CVE-2020-35843, update FastStone Image Viewer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
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What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2020-35843?
CVE-2020-35843 could be exploited through specially crafted image files that lead to out-of-bounds writes.
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Is my system at risk if I use FastStone Image Viewer 7.5 related to CVE-2020-35843?
Yes, if you are using FastStone Image Viewer 7.5, your system is at risk of exploitation due to CVE-2020-35843.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-35843?
Exploiting CVE-2020-35843 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take full control of the affected system.