CVE-2023-52174: 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+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
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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.

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