CVE-2020-35845: 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+0x96cf.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer=7.5
Event History
Jan 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-35845?
The severity of CVE-2020-35845 is classified as high due to its potential to cause application crashes and execute arbitrary code.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-35845?
To fix CVE-2020-35845, users should upgrade to the latest version of FastStone Image Viewer that includes the security patch.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-35845?
CVE-2020-35845 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited through a crafted image file.
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Who is affected by CVE-2020-35845?
CVE-2020-35845 affects all users of FastStone Image Viewer version 7.5.
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What can attackers do with CVE-2020-35845?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-35845 to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by tricking them into opening a specially crafted image file.