XnView up to 1.60 numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in XnView up to 1.60. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-0685. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in XnView up to 1.60 (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in XnViewer (aka XnView) before 1.98.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file containing PSD record types, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0684.

The weakness was shared 05/09/2012 by Justin Kim with Microsoft as MSVR/MSV as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is available at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0685 since 01/12/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/01/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59174 (XnView < 1.98.5 Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 1.61 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch MSVR/MSV is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72442), Tenable (59174), SecurityFocus (BID 51546†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36355†). The entries VDB-6007, VDB-60713, VDB-60712 and VDB-60603 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 59174
Nessus Name: XnView < 1.98.5 Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: XnView 1.61
Patch: MSVR/MSV

Timelineinfo

01/12/2012 🔍
01/17/2012 +5 days 🔍
01/17/2012 +0 days 🔍
05/09/2012 +113 days 🔍
05/09/2012 +0 days 🔍
10/04/2012 +148 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +900 days 🔍
12/01/2021 +2445 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: MSVR/MSV
Researcher: Justin Kim
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-0685 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0685
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60714
X-Force: 72442
SecurityFocus: 51546 - XnView PSD Image Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 36355 - XnViewer \x3C1.98.5 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution via a Crafted PSD Image File - CVE-2012-0685, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/01/2021 18:16
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (58), 04/17/2017 11:50 (11), 12/01/2021 18:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:004:103

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