VDB-103147 · CVE-2017-8781 · OpenVAS 800211

XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows JPEG 2000 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component JPEG 2000 File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-8781. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows (Image Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component JPEG 2000 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. The summary by CVE is:

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file that is mishandled during the opening of a directory in "Browser" mode, because of a "Stack Buffer Overrun" issue.

The bug was discovered 07/05/2017. The weakness was disclosed 07/05/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-8781 since 05/04/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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: Yes

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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

05/04/2017 🔍
07/05/2017 +62 days 🔍
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07/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/22/2019 +838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-8781 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8781
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103147
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/06/2017 11:01
Updated: 10/22/2019 18:59
Changes: 07/06/2017 11:01 (61), 10/22/2019 18:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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