VDB-106780 · CVE-2017-14538 · OpenVAS 800211

XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows JB2 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component JB2 File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-14538. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in XnView Classic 2.40 on Windows (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component JB2 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 .jb2 file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls subsequent Write Address starting at jbig2dec+0x0000000000008823."

The bug was discovered 09/18/2017. The weakness was published 09/18/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-14538 since 09/18/2017. 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.

Similar entry is available at VDB-106783. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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OpenVAS ID: 800211
OpenVAS Name: XnView Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106780
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/19/2017 08:54
Updated: 11/17/2019 11:04
Changes: 09/19/2017 08:54 (61), 11/17/2019 11:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:D1C:103

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