VDB-106373 · CVE-2017-14272 · OpenVAS 800211

XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows JB2 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component JB2 File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-14272. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows (Image Processing Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component JB2 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .jb2 file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at jbig2dec+0x000000000000595d."

The bug was discovered 09/11/2017. The weakness was presented 09/11/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14272 since 09/11/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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.

See VDB-106377, VDB-106376, VDB-106375 and VDB-106374 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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OpenVAS ID: 800211
OpenVAS Name: XnView Multiple Vulnerabilities
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09/12/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/14/2019 +793 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106373
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2017 09:05
Updated: 11/14/2019 17:01
Changes: 09/12/2017 09:05 (55), 11/14/2019 17:01 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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