VDB-103188 · CVE-2017-9901 · OpenVAS 800211

XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows FPX File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component FPX File Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9901. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component FPX File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls subsequent Write Address starting at Xfpx!gffGetFormatInfo+0x000000000002bfd5."

The bug was discovered 07/05/2017. The weakness was presented 07/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9901 since 06/25/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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.

See VDB-103192, VDB-103191, VDB-103190 and VDB-103189 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Timelineinfo

06/25/2017 🔍
07/05/2017 +10 days 🔍
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07/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/23/2019 +839 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103188
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/06/2017 11:17
Updated: 10/23/2019 09:49
Changes: 07/06/2017 11:17 (61), 10/23/2019 09:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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