7.8
CWE
120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-28835: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 11 2023(Updated: )

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView before 2.50, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM bitmap file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xnview Xnview<2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-28835?

    CVE-2021-28835 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in XNView before version 2.50.

  • How does CVE-2021-28835 affect XNView?

    CVE-2021-28835 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code in XNView by exploiting a buffer overflow vulnerability in GEM bitmap files.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-28835?

    CVE-2021-28835 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-28835?

    To fix CVE-2021-28835, you should update XNView to version 2.50 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28835?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-28835 at the following references: [Link 1](https://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=44679) and [Link 2](https://www.xnview.com/en/xnview/#changelog).

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