VDB-103201 · CVE-2017-9914 · OpenVAS 800211

XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows BIE File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component BIE File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9914. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

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 an unknown function of the component BIE 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 remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .bie file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at Xjbig+0x000000000000121b."

The bug was discovered 07/05/2017. The weakness was released 07/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9914 since 06/25/2017. 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. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-103200, VDB-103199, VDB-103198 and VDB-103197. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

XnView Classic

Version

2.40

License

free

CPE 2.3info

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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

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-2017-9914 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103201
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/06/2017 11:22
Updated: 10/23/2019 11:03
Changes: 07/06/2017 11:22 (62), 10/23/2019 11:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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