VDB-103072 · CVE-2017-10738 · OpenVAS 800211

XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows rle File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component rle File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-10738. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component rle File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .rle file, related to a "Data Execution Prevention Violation starting at Unknown Symbol @ 0x000000002f32332f called from KERNELBASE!CompareStringW+0x0000000000000082."

The bug was discovered 07/05/2017. The weakness was disclosed 07/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-10738 since 07/01/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

XnView Classic

Version

2.40

License

free

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 800211
OpenVAS Name: XnView Arbitrary Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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07/05/2017 +4 days 🔍
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07/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/22/2019 +838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-10738 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-10738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103072
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/06/2017 08:48
Updated: 10/22/2019 14:56
Changes: 07/06/2017 08:48 (61), 10/22/2019 14:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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