CVE-2023-52174: Critical severity xnview vulnerability
Published Dec 29, 2023
·Updated
XnView Classic before 2.51.3 on Windows has a Write Access Violation at xnview.exe+0x3125D6.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52174?
CVE-2023-52174 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for exploit leading to a write access violation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-52174?
To fix CVE-2023-52174, update XnView Classic to version 2.51.3 or later.
3
What causes the write access violation in CVE-2023-52174?
The write access violation in CVE-2023-52174 is caused by improper handling of memory access during certain operations in XnView Classic.
4
Is my version vulnerable to CVE-2023-52174?
If you are using a version of XnView Classic below 2.51.3, your version is vulnerable to CVE-2023-52174.
5
What platforms are affected by CVE-2023-52174?
CVE-2023-52174 affects the Windows platform running XnView Classic versions prior to 2.51.3.