CVE-2021-26235: Null Pointer Dereference

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 0x005bdfc9, 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·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for FastStone Image Viewer?

The vulnerability ID for FastStone Image Viewer is CVE-2021-26235.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26235?

The severity of CVE-2021-26235 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-26235 affect FastStone Image Viewer?

CVE-2021-26235 affects FastStone Image Viewer by causing a user mode write access violation near NULL, which can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) or possibly code execution.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-26235?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-26235 by providing a malformed CUR file that is mishandled by FSViewer.exe, resulting in a user mode write access violation.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-26235?

At the time of writing, there may not be a fix available for CVE-2021-26235. It is recommended to update to the latest version of FastStone Image Viewer or apply any patches or mitigations provided by the vendor.

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