CVE-2020-35844: High 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+0xbe9c4.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer=7.5
Event History
Jan 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:09 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35844?
CVE-2020-35844 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-35844?
To fix CVE-2020-35844, you should update FastStone Image Viewer to the latest version available from the official publisher.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-35844?
CVE-2020-35844 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can occur via a crafted image file.
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Can CVE-2020-35844 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-35844 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted image file.
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What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35844?
CVE-2020-35844 affects FastStone Image Viewer version 7.5.