XnView Classic up to 2.51.2 on Windows xnview.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in XnView Classic up to 2.51.2 on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file xnview.exe. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-52173. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in XnView Classic up to 2.51.2 on Windows (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file xnview.exe. 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 weakness was presented 12/29/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-52173 since 12/29/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.51.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Classic 2.51.3

Timelineinfo

12/29/2023 🔍
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01/20/2024 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-52173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-52173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249223

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2023 10:02
Updated: 01/20/2024 16:30
Changes: 12/29/2023 10:02 (41), 01/20/2024 16:30 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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