CVE-2026-101203: FastStone Image Viewer 1bpp RLE Decoder out-of-bounds write

Published Sep 28, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in FastStone Image Viewer up to 8.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component 1bpp RLE Decoder. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack can be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FastStone Image Viewer<=8.3

Event History

Sep 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Does exploitation require attacker authentication or user interaction?

The attack vector indicates no privileges are required, but user interaction is required. The issue can be initiated remotely.

2

What security impact is indicated if exploitation succeeds?

The supplied severity vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as low. The vulnerability is classified as a buffer overflow caused by an out-of-bounds write.

3

Which installations should be considered potentially affected?

FastStone Image Viewer versions up to and including 8.3 are identified as affected. The available information does not state whether a fixed version or mitigation is available.

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