CVE-2023-52173: Critical severity xnview vulnerability

Published Dec 29, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
XnView<2.51.3

Event History

Dec 29, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52173?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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