CVE-2021-26233: High severity faststone image viewer vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 2021
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Updated

FastStone Image Viewer <= 7.5 is affected by a user mode write access violation near NULL at 0x005bdfcb, triggered when a user opens or views a malformed CUR file that is mishandled by FSViewer.exe. Attackers could exploit this issue for a Denial of Service (DoS) or possibly to achieve code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer<=7.5

Event History

Mar 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26233?

CVE-2021-26233 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Denial of Service and possible code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26233?

To fix CVE-2021-26233, update FastStone Image Viewer to version 7.6 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-26233?

CVE-2021-26233 can be exploited for Denial of Service attacks and potentially code execution through specially crafted CUR files.

4

Which versions of FastStone Image Viewer are affected by CVE-2021-26233?

FastStone Image Viewer versions up to and including 7.5 are affected by CVE-2021-26233.

5

What could happen if I am still using FastStone Image Viewer version 7.5 or earlier with CVE-2021-26233?

Using FastStone Image Viewer version 7.5 or earlier may expose your system to crashes or unauthorized code execution when opening malicious CUR files.

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