CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-52173

First published: Fri Dec 29 2023(Updated: )

XnView Classic before 2.51.3 on Windows has a Write Access Violation at xnview.exe+0x3ADBD0.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
XnView<2.51.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-52173?

    CVE-2023-52173 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a Write Access Violation in XnView Classic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-52173?

    To fix CVE-2023-52173, upgrade XnView Classic to version 2.51.3 or later.

  • What versions of XnView Classic are affected by CVE-2023-52173?

    CVE-2023-52173 affects all versions of XnView Classic prior to 2.51.3.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-52173?

    The impact of CVE-2023-52173 is that it may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code through a Write Access Violation.

  • Where can I find more details about CVE-2023-52173?

    More details about CVE-2023-52173 can be found in the official release notes and vulnerability databases.

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